In Brovary, in the Kyiv region, a lorry carrying household chemicals caught fire during the night of 12 November as a result of a Russian attack. The fire broke out at around 2 am near some warehouse buildings. The 54-year-old driver sustained multiple injuries, including to his head, eye, arm and thigh. The injured man was taken to hospital.
In Brovary, firefighters put out a burning lorry
A lorry caught fire during a night-time air raid on the Kyiv region. The lorry, which was loaded with household cleaning products, was parked near a warehouse complex.
Footage from the scene shows a firefighter spraying water onto a semi-trailer, inside which the cargo is on fire. Some of the goods have been damaged by the fire, and the remains of packaging and products are scattered around the vehicle.
There is currently no information on the exact cause of the fire — whether it was a direct hit, falling debris or the impact of a blast wave. Nor has it been reported whether neighbouring warehouse buildings were damaged.
The lorry driver sustained multiple injuries
As a result of the attack A 54-year-old man was injured, who was driving the car. According to preliminary reports, he sustained serious head injuries, as well as injuries to his eye, arm and thigh.
The man was taken to hospital to receive medical treatment. There is as yet no information regarding his current condition, the need for surgery or the prognosis for his treatment.
The aftermath of the night-time attack on the Kyiv region
On the night of 12 November, Russian troops attacked the capital region. During the air-raid alert, there were reports, in particular, of a threat of ballistic missile strikes.
At the same time, the type of weapon used to damage the lorry in Brovary has not yet been identified. Details regarding the total number of damaged properties and the extent of the damage in the city need to be clarified.
