On the night of 12 May, Russian drones damaged a kindergarten, a multi-storey building and private houses in Fastiv district of Kyiv region. Fortunately, no one was killed or injured. Rescuers and emergency services are working at the scene.
Consequences of the night attack in Kyiv region
On the night of 12 May, the Fastiv district of Kyiv region was attacked by Russian drones. The attack damaged a kindergarten: the roof of the building caught fire, which could have led to a larger fire. According to operational services, The windows of a nearby four-storey residential building were smashed. Two private households were also damaged, with varying degrees of damage.
Rescuers and all the necessary services are working quickly at the scene. The SES specialists are dealing with the aftermath of the attack and inspecting the damaged buildings to assess the extent of the damage and prevent further risks to residents.
The work of rescuers and services
After the strike, the first priority was to extinguish the fire on the roof of the kindergarten. Thanks to the quick response of the rescuers, the fire was prevented from spreading to other parts of the building and nearby facilities. They also promptly started inspecting the residential building where the windows were smashed to make sure there was no threat to the residents.
The SES and other services are continuing to work at the site, conducting a detailed assessment of the damage to private households. The district authorities are coordinating efforts to provide assistance to affected homeowners and arrange temporary shelters if necessary.
Safety of civilians
It is important that No casualties as a result of the attack. This was made possible thanks to the timely response of the services and the residents' compliance with safety measures during the air raid. The authorities urge residents of the Kyiv region to be attentive to the alarms and not to ignore official warnings.
The damage to social infrastructure facilities, such as a kindergarten, once again underlines the importance of the prompt work of rescue services and the need to support affected communities.
Why it matters
Attacks on civilian infrastructure in Kyiv region demonstrate the ongoing threat to civilians and children attending educational institutions. The damage to a kindergarten and residential buildings in Fastiv district is yet another indication that Russian strikes can affect any locality in the region.
The prompt work of rescuers and services helped to avoid casualties and minimise the consequences of the attack. At the same time, such incidents highlight the need for constant emergency preparedness and the importance of informing the public about safety rules.
The protection of civilians and rapid response to emergencies remain a priority for local authorities and government agencies in the current environment.
