Russian drone downed in Kyiv, no fire reported
Pravda Ukraine
Air defence forces in Kyiv were deployed on the evening of July 17 to intercept a Russian drone attack on the city’s left bank, with no subsequent fire reported. (Initially, Kyiv Mayor Klitschko reported a fire, but later refuted this information).
Source: Vitali Klitschko, the Mayor of Kyiv, on Telegram; Kyiv City Military Administration
Quote: “Early reports indicate that a fire broke out between a residential building and a school in Darnytskyi district. Emergency units are en route to the site.”
Details: Kyiv City Military Administration clarified that wreckage falling was observed in Kyiv, and information regarding possible damage or casualties is being verified.
Update at 23:34: Klitschko reported that rescue workers did not find any fire at the location in Darnytskyi district after a Russian drone was downed there. The area is currently being inspected.
Background:
- An air-raid warning was issued in the northern oblasts of Ukraine on the evening of 17 July due to the threat of Russian drones; an explosion was heard in Kyiv.
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