6 Injured After Russian Drone Lands Near Pechersk Residential Building in Kyiv
The attack on Thursday morning in Kyiv’s Pechersk district injured at least six after a Russian drone struck near a residential building, damaging a swimming pool and school across the road and other houses in the vicinity. The attack came as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities ahead of winter.
On Thursday morning, a Russian drone attack near Kyiv’s Pechersk residential district left six people injured, with three hospitalized after the drone crashed into a five-story building. Around 10 a.m., a Kyiv Post correspondent heard an explosion a block away and later confirmed that the facade, part of the roof, and the windows of the building were damaged.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko later confirmed the details, stating that six casualties were recorded, including three hospitalized. The incident is part of a recent surge in Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, with daytime attacks becoming more frequent as Russia's use of jet-powered drones reached nearly 3,500 in September.
In addition to the residential building, a community swimming pool and a school located across the street were also affected, with broken glass scattered across the streets. Other nearby structures, including a farmer's market, remained relatively unharmed. The attack comes amid heightened tensions as Russia increases its drone strikes on Ukraine, particularly targeting energy infrastructure ahead of winter.
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