Fourteen people were killed and a further 27 injured following a massive night-time enemy attack in the Kyiv region. All those injured are receiving the necessary medical care. Units of the State Emergency Service are dealing with the aftermath at seven locations in the Brovary, Bucha and Fastiv districts. Rescuers are working despite the risk of further attacks.
Briefly about the main points
- Fourteen people were killed as a result of a night-time attack in the Kyiv region.
- All those injured are receiving the necessary medical care.
- Warehouses caught fire in four towns in the Brovary district.
- In Chaiky, firefighters are continuing to put out the fire at a warehouse.
- During an air-raid alert, you should remain in your shelter until the official all-clear is given.
Fires at warehouses and industrial sites in three districts
Most of the locations where rescue workers are operating are in the Brovary district. Large-scale fires in warehouse buildings occurred in Brovary, the hamlet of Velyka Dymerka, and the villages of Kvitneve and Peremoha.
In the Bucha district, State Emergency Service units are deployed at two locations. In the village of Chaiky, efforts are underway to extinguish a fire in a warehouse. In Sofiivska Borshchahivka, a fire has broken out on the premises logistics company has already been wound up.
In the Fastiv district, emergency services extinguished a vehicle fire on the premises of one of the local businesses.
Work is continuing despite the threat of further attacks
The air raid alert in the Kyiv region has ended. The State Emergency Service is continuing its operations under heightened danger due to the risk of further enemy attacks.
During an air-raid alert, rescue workers advise people to take shelter immediately and remain there until the official all-clear is given. Information on the consequences of the attack is being updated.
What to do if you are near the scene of an attack
Members of the public are asked not to touch or approach any debris or other suspicious objects. Any such finds should be reported by calling 101 or 102.
In the event of a medical emergency, please call 103; you can also call 112 to contact the emergency services.
