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Russian attack sparks fires in Kyiv, casualties reported

08 July 2026 09:17 (UTC +04:00)

Kyiv experienced another missile attack on the night of July 8, RBC-Ukraine reports.

As a result of the Russian attack, fires broke out in two districts of the capital, and there are known casualties, according to the Telegram of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

According to emergency officials, fires broke out today as a result of the Russian missile strike in the Desnianskyi and Sviatoshynskyi districts. In particular:

In the Sviatoshynskyi district, an administrative building and warehouse facilities caught fire. Two people were injured, one of whom was hospitalized;

At another location, a garage cooperative was on fire, but the blaze had already been extinguished. The attack also damaged an administrative building and trams;

In the Desnianskyi district, warehouse facilities were on fire.

"Currently, fires at all other locations have been contained. Rescuers and all relevant services are working at the scene. Information regarding casualties and the injured is being clarified," the State Emergency Service summarized.

This morning, Russian forces twice attempted to attack the capital with drones. As a result, the air raid alert was announced twice in the city, and after the first signal, explosions were heard in Kyiv.

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