Sat, 06 Jun 2026 Berlin 23:42 DE / UKR / EN

Drone debris causes fire in residential high-rise in Kyiv

On Tuesday, remnants of a hostile drone attack fell on a residential high-rise in Kyiv. Residents managed to extinguish the fire themselves, and there were no injuries reported.

Drone debris causes fire in residential high-rise in Kyiv
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In the Obolonskyi district of Kyiv, remnants of a hostile unmanned aerial vehicle fell on the roof of a 16-story residential building during an air raid alert. The residents reacted quickly and were able to extinguish the fire on their own. Fortunately, there were no injuries.

The police confirmed that emergency services are on-site to document the aftermath of the attack and assess the damage. Investigators are working to clarify the exact circumstances of the incident.

Additionally, local authorities reported that the security situation in the region remains tense, as such attacks on civilian targets occur frequently. Officials are urging the public to remain vigilant during air raids.