Russia launched overnight drone attacks on Ukraine, injuring a woman, sparking a fire in Kyiv, and damaging homes in Sumy as tensions escalate
Russia launched a series of drone attacks on Ukraine overnight, triggering a fire in Kyiv, injuring a woman, and causing damage to several houses in the northeastern city of Sumy.
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The Ukrainian military confirmed on Monday that it had intercepted 61 out of 83 drones, with electronic warfare systems likely neutralising 22 more.
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Kyiv Mayor **Vitali Klitschko** stated in a Telegram post that while no injuries were reported in the capital, a non-residential building caught fire due to the attack. Emergency services swiftly responded to the incident.
In Sumy, regional governor **Ihor Kalchenko** confirmed that a 38-year-old woman sustained injuries and was hospitalised. He further reported that five houses suffered damage from the assault.
Photos released by emergency services showed vehicles engulfed in flames near a high-rise building with shattered windows.
Authorities disclosed that the attack shattered over 300 windows, prompting the evacuation of 65 residents from damaged homes.