Russia’s Massive Drone Attack Sparks Fires in Kyiv

Mar 23, 2025 Khushi Kumari

Russia launched a massive overnight drone attack on Kyiv, resulting in injuries to at least seven people

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Destroyed drones ignited fires in high-rise apartment buildings, notably in the historic Podil district and the Dniprovskyi district

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Emergency services were promptly dispatched to multiple districts to manage the fires and assist the injured residents

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In the surrounding Kyiv region, two more individuals were injured, and several houses sustained damage due to the attack

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Kyiv and its surrounding regions were under air raid alerts for over five hours during the night

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The United States is advocating for a peace deal and a partial ceasefire to halt attacks on energy infrastructure, amidst ongoing strikes from both sides

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Despite a recent agreement on a limited ceasefire, Russia conducted 179 drone strikes in Ukraine on Saturday, resulting in multiple casualties

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