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Russian drone attack: fire breaks out in Kyiv Oblast, damaging 8 cars

Thursday, 21 December 2023, 09:29
Russian drone attack: fire breaks out in Kyiv Oblast, damaging 8 cars
Photo: Ukraine’s State Emergency Service

A fire has broken out at premises belonging to a private company in Kyiv Oblast due to falling wreckage from a downed attack drone.

Source: Ruslan Kravchenko, Head of Kyiv Oblast Military Administration; Ukraine’s State Emergency Service

Details: A fire broke out at premises belonging to a private company due to falling drone wreckage.

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One of the company's warehouses caught fire. As of 01:07, the fire, which extended over an area of 1,500 metres, had been extinguished.

It was reported that windows were smashed and the walls of a four-storey building and two warehouse buildings located nearby were damaged. Eight cars were also damaged.

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Photo: Ukraine’s State Emergency Service
 
Photo: Ukraine’s State Emergency Service

According to early reports, there were no casualties.

The State Emergency Service reported that a warehouse, an SUV and two passenger cars were destroyed in the Russian attack. 

Firefighters noted that seven fire appliances and 36 firefighters were involved in extinguishing the fire. 

Quote from Kravchenko: "All relevant services are continuing to work on dealing with the consequences of the night attack.

We are appealing to every resident of the oblast: do not ignore air-raid warnings. Take the issue of safety responsibly. Take care of yourself and your loved ones."

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