Russian troops this morning 15 September Kyiv has once again been attacked by drones. As of 09:45, it is known that eight people injured. Strikes and fires were reported in at least four districts of the capital. Among those hit were, in particular, two petrol stations, as well as non-residential and warehouse premises. Emergency services extinguished the fires at the impact sites. According to the latest available figures, the number of casualties remains at eight.
- Eight people were injured in the attack in Kyiv.
- Six people have been injured in the Solomyanskiy district.
- Petrol stations have been hit in the Darnytskyi and Holosiivskyi districts.
- A non-residential building caught fire in the Obolon district.
Six people were injured in the Solomyanskiy district
The highest number of casualties was recorded in Solomyanskyi District of Kyiv.
According to the rescue services, the Russian strike hit a non-residential building. No fire broke out following the strike, however Six people were injured.
The emergency services were working at the scene of the incident and assessing the extent of the damage.
Russia struck two petrol stations in Kyiv
У Darnitskyi District A strike was recorded on the premises of a petrol station. One person was injured there.
A small fire broke out following the impact, but it was quickly brought under control using fire extinguishers.
Another one PETROL STATION were attacked in Holosiivskyi District. One person was injured as a result of the impact. The fire on the petrol station premises was also put out by the emergency services.
Consequently, the total number of people injured in the capital since the start of the day has risen to eight people.
A non-residential building caught fire in the Obolon district
The consequences of the Russian attack were also recorded in Obolon District.
A fire broke out in a non-residential building following the strike. Units from the State Emergency Service put out the fire.
As of the last update, no information had been received regarding casualties at this location. Overall, the strikes on 15 September hit targets on both the left and right banks of the capital.
Petrol stations in Kyiv have been targeted for several days running
The current attacks are taking place against the backdrop of a series of Russian attacks on petrol stations in the capital.
10 September A Russian drone struck a petrol station in Kyiv, injuring four people. On 11 September, attacks on two petrol stations resulted in the deaths of two people and left others injured.
Reuters notes that Russia has recently expanded its list of targets to include fuel infrastructure. Since the start of the full-scale war, strikes have been recorded at hundreds of petrol stations across Ukraine, a significant proportion of which are located near the front line.
In Kyiv, rescue workers and other emergency services are continuing to work at the sites of this morning’s strikes. Details of the attack’s aftermath may be subject to change.
