On September 30, 2026, as a result of a Russian shelling, Kyiv suffered significant destruction. One person is reported dead and four others injured. The shelling occurred overnight, from the evening of September 29 to the morning of September 30, affecting several districts of the capital.
Consequences of the Shelling in Different Districts of Kyiv
According to the State Emergency Service (SES), damage and fires occurred in four districts of Kyiv:
- Sviyatoshynskyi District: approximately 10 private houses were damaged.
- Podilskyi District: a fire broke out in a non-residential building due to the shelling, as well as in a warehouse. The fires have been extinguished.
- Holosiivskyi District: a fire occurred in a bathhouse, a utility room, and a concrete mixer. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire.
- Solomianskyi District: dry vegetation caught fire in an open area.
Injured Individuals and Their Condition
Among the injured are four individuals, one of whom was hospitalized. It is known that one person died as a result of the shelling, and there were also reports of injuries, particularly in Vyshhorod, where three people were rescued from the rubble of a collapsed building. Adults sustained injuries, and a child experienced stress.
Government Response and Further Actions
Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko confirmed the information about the casualties and damage. The city authorities urge residents to be cautious and adhere to safety measures. Information about the consequences of the attack continues to be clarified, and rescue services are working to eliminate the aftermath of the shelling.