Kyiv attacked by "Shaheds": explosions rock capital, drone debris falls in several districts (updated)
On the evening of July 3, Kyiv and the surrounding region are under attack by Russian strike drones. Air defense systems are active in the capital, with confirmed drone shootdowns.
This was reported by Kyiv City Military Administration head Tymur Tkachenko and Kyiv mayor Vitalii Klitschko, Censor.NET informs.
"The air defense forces are operating on the left bank of the city. Enemy UAVs are still approaching the capital. Take shelter!" the mayor wrote.
According to Tkachenko, at 8:39 p.m., a hostile drone was confirmed shot down over the capital.
"Fragments were found in an open area in the Solomianskyi district. Preliminary reports indicate no casualties," he added.
Meanwhile, Russian strike UAVs are already entering Kyiv region, he noted.
The Air Force reported at 9:00 p.m. that a Russian drone was detected flying past Brovary city toward Kyiv.
Update at 10:00 p.m. Later, Tkachenko reported that preliminary, there was a fire on the roof of a 16-story residential building in Obolonskyi district.
Medics and rescuers are heading to the scene, the city mayor added.
Update at 10:16 p.m.According to Kyiv City Military Administration head Tymur Tkachenko, reports of damage in the Obolonskyi district were not confirmed.
Meanwhile, preliminary reports indicate debris from a downed UAV was found in the Dniprovskyi district.
Update as of 01:23 a.m. According to Tkachenko, the head of the KCMA, several fires broke out in Solomianskyi district.
"The Russians are once again proving their status as terrorists and criminals. Take care of yourselves, tonight will be a long and difficult night. Our defenders are doing everything to minimise the consequences. Please donate to the trusted fundraisers, it will be the best gratitude," he wrote.
In addition, in Darnytsia district, the wreckage of an enemy drone fell in an open area, without a fire.
Update as of 01:55 a.m.:
The consequences of the hostile attack were recorded at more than 13 locations in Solomianskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, Darnytskyi, Dniprovskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts.
"A lot of residential buildings were damaged. At the same time, the attack does not stop, there are many targets over Kyiv. Our guys are working on Russian drones in all districts," said Tkachenko.
At 02:02, Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko announced that medics had been called to the Solomianskyi district.
At 02:04, a fire was reported in the yard of a residential building in Sviatoshynskyi district.
