Russian air strikes injure 2, cause fire in 9-storey apartment building in Kyiv

Russian air strikes have injured two people and caused a fire in a nine-storey apartment building in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, according to city authorities who reported the incident on Telegram. The attack occurred on Friday morning following a drone alert, prompting residents to seek shelter. Additionally, Ukrainian drones damaged civilian infrastructure in the Russian city of Saratov, a frequent target of Ukrainian air strikes, which is home to a large oil refinery and various industrial and military facilities.

However, Reuters could not immediately verify the reports, and both Russia and Ukraine deny deliberately targeting civilians.

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