On the evening of 31 October, Russian drones attacked Kyiv, causing a fire in the Desnianskyi district of the capital. The fire broke out in a car park near one of the city’s markets. In the Darnytskyi district, an enemy drone crashed in an open area on private property. According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, there were no fatalities or injuries in either incident.
- On the evening of 31 October, Russian drones attacked Kyiv.
- A fire broke out in a car park near the market in the Desnianskyi district.
- Firefighters extinguished a fire covering an area of 20 square metres.
- In the Darnytskyi district, a drone crashed on the grounds of a private estate.
- According to the State Emergency Service, there were no casualties in either incident.
Rescue workers put out a fire in the Desnianskyi district
A fire broke out in a car park near one of the capital’s markets following a Russian attack.
Units from the State Emergency Service arrived at the scene and began clearing up the damage caused by the shelling. The fire covered an area of 20 square metres.
Rescue workers managed to put out the fire completely. Photographs released by the State Emergency Service show firefighters working at night near parked lorries, using fire hoses to extinguish the blaze.
The rescue services did not provide any details regarding the extent of the damage to vehicles or other property.
In the Darnytskyi district, a drone crashed near a private house
Another incident was reported in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv. According to the State Emergency Service, a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle crashed in an open area on the grounds of a private residence.
No reports of a fire at this location have been received. According to preliminary reports, there were no fatalities or injuries.
The official statement does not specify the type of drone or the circumstances of its crash.
Russian strikes continue to threaten the capital
The new attack took place against the backdrop of damage to Kyiv’s energy infrastructure as a result of previous Russian shelling.
On the evening of 30 October, strikes on critical infrastructure were already being reported in the capital, following which some areas experienced power cuts.
Emergency and municipal services are continuing to deal with the aftermath of the Russian attacks. Residents of the capital are urged not to approach the wreckage of drones or any suspicious objects, as these may still pose a danger even after they have fallen.
