Russian drones have struck Kyiv, injuring at least four people and setting fire to a five-storey residential building and a shop on the ground floor. Ukrainian officials say emergency crews rescued around 20 people from the damaged building and remained at the scene as firefighting and rescue operations continued.
The attack came overnight as air-raid warnings were issued across Kyiv and parts of Ukraine. Drone debris was also reported in other areas of the capital, while emergency teams responded to several damaged sites.
The latest strike adds to a series of Russian drone attacks targeting Kyiv in recent days, with residential buildings, businesses and other civilian infrastructure suffering damage.
Ukrainian authorities have been working to strengthen air defences as Russia continues launching large numbers of drones, including faster jet-powered variants.
Moscow maintains that its military targets are linked to Ukraine’s war effort and denies intentionally targeting civilians.
The repeated attacks are putting pressure on Kyiv’s air-defence systems while forcing residents to seek shelter during frequent overnight alerts.
For now, emergency crews continue assessing the damage, as authorities work to secure affected buildings and assist those injured in the latest attack.
