Night of attacks in Kyiv: series of drone debris crashes spark fires in the capital
During the night of March 22 to 23, Kyiv's air defense systems repelled a massive drone attack. As a result of falling debris, residential buildings caught fire in several districts.
On the night of March 22 to 23, Kyiv was hit by a new wave of air attacks launched by Russian forces.
In the evening, air defense forces began operating on the left bank of the capital, targeting enemy drones.
Despite the active work of the air defense, debris from downed drones caused significant destruction in several parts of the city.
In the Dniprovskyi district, debris struck a residential building and a non-residential facility — fires broke out on the upper floors.
In the Holosiivskyi district, debris fell onto an industrial area; according to preliminary reports, there are no casualties.
In the Podilskyi district, two separate fires were reported on the upper floors of high-rise buildings.
In the Shevchenkivskyi district, debris damaged a car. All emergency services quickly arrived at the scenes, and information about possible injuries is being clarified.
Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko and KMVA spokesperson Tymur Tkachenko urged residents of Kyiv to remain in shelters until the air raid alert is officially lifted.