Russian ballistic missile strikes trigger fires across Kyiv
A morning Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv triggered fires in at least three districts, including a high-rise residential building, according to local officials.
Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv on the morning of July 26, triggering blazes across at least three districts in the Ukrainian capital, local officials reported.
According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, emergency responders were deployed to extinguish fires caused by the strikes, including a high-rise residential building in a central district where flames engulfed the seventh and eighth floors. The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed that Russian troops utilized ballistic missiles during the morning barrage.
No casualties were immediately reported following the strikes. The attack follows recent warnings from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding the heightened risk of Russian air strikes targeting major urban centers.
Sources: CivilNet
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