Russian Attack on Kyiv Kills One, Sparks Fire, and Damages High-Rise
Details of the Russian Attack on Kyiv
Fatalities and Immediate Impact
Sept 3 (Reuters) - A Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday killed one person, triggered a fire and badly damaged a high-rise residential building, officials said.
The city's military administration said on Telegram that one person had been killed in the evening attack.
Damage to Residential Buildings
Extent of the Damage
Mayor Vitali Klitschko, writing on Telegram, said the ninth floor of a high-rise residence had been damaged. Fifteen people had been evacuated from the building in a district just outside the city centre.
Eyewitness Accounts and Media Coverage
Video published on unofficial Telegram channels showed a large fireball rising skywards. Unofficial channels said the building had been struck by a jet-powered drone.
Previous Strikes and Ongoing Attacks
Injuries from Earlier Strikes
Klitschko said six people had been wounded in earlier strikes on the capital, which has been subject to more than a week of sustained attacks.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Ron Popeski; Editing by Mark Porter and Alex Richardson)
