Ukraine war: Hotel on fire in central Kyiv after Russian attacks

A hotel in the heart of Kyiv is ablaze following a night of Russian drone attacks targeting Ukraine's capital. The fire is concentrated on the hotel's roof, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, who reported the situation via the Telegram messaging app around midnight. Emergency responders are currently on the scene addressing the blaze.

Earlier reports from the Reuters news agency indicated a fire in the city center along the capital's main street. Social media images have emerged showing uncontrolled flames engulfing the building's roof. Klitschko warned that the attacks were ongoing and urged residents to remain in shelters.

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The hotel's roof is burning.

Adding to the escalating tensions, Timur Tkatchenko, head of Kyiv's military administration, issued a warning on Telegram shortly before 1 a.m. regarding the potential threat of ballistic missiles. This follows President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's statement on Wednesday, where he cautioned that intelligence suggested Russia was preparing another significant strike against Ukraine.

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The attacks are still ongoing.