Russian ballistic missile strikes spark fires across Kyiv
Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv on July 26, igniting fires in several districts, including a central high-rise residential building, local authorities reported.
Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv on the morning of July 26, causing fires across at least three districts in the Ukrainian capital, according to local officials.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that emergency services responded to blazes in several areas, including a residential high-rise in a central neighborhood where flames broke out on the seventh and eighth floors. The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed that the capital was targeted with ballistic weaponry during the barrage.
As of initial reports, no casualties have been officially recorded in connection with the strikes. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had issued warnings regarding heightened Russian air attack risks in the days leading up to the assault.
Sources: CivilNet
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