Kyiv under heavy Russian attack, buildings on fire

Kyiv endured a severe Russian assault Tuesday, with significant fires erupting across the capital and authorities urging residents to seek shelter.

Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that a fire ignited in the Podil district at a non-residential property. Additionally, a nine-storey apartment building caught fire after its roof was struck by falling debris, believed to be from a missile. In the Obolon district, cars were burning due to missile debris, and fires were also reported in two open areas, including one near a kindergarten.

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In the Obolon district, cars are burning after being struck by falling missile debris. There are also fires at two locations in open areas, including one near a kindergarten.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reinforced warnings of potential large-scale Russian attacks, emphasizing the need for constant vigilance regarding air raid alerts. "Intelligence warnings regarding Russian strikes remain in effect. A massive strike is possible, they have prepared one," Zelenskyy stated in his nightly video address. He assured that Ukrainian defenders are prepared around the clock with available supplies.

These attacks follow Russia's recent warning of its intent to conduct "systematic strikes" against targets in Kyiv linked to the Ukrainian military and decision-making centers. Moscow stated these actions were a response to a drone strike that killed 21 people in Ukraine's Russian-held Luhansk region last week, an attack Ukraine denies carrying out.

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Intelligence warnings regarding Russian strikes remain in effect. A massive strike is possible, they have prepared one. Our defenders are ready 24/7 to the fullest extent possible with the supplies currently available.