Russian Missiles Attack Kyiv Overnight, Fires Reported in Sviatoshynskyi and Obolon

Russian forces launched a missile attack on Kyiv in the early hours of Thursday, with falling debris sparking fires in at least two districts of the Ukrainian capital. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported fires in the Sviatoshynskyi and Obolonskyi districts as emergency services responded to the consequences of the attack.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. “In the Sviatoshynskyi district, as a result of falling debris, a fire broke out on the grounds of a non-residential development,” Klitschko said. He also reported a fire at a non-residential site in Obolon. A separate blaze broke out at a garage cooperative in the Sviatoshynskyi district, according to the mayor. There were no immediate reports of casualties. Missiles headed toward several Ukrainian cities Ukraine’s Air Force had earlier warned that Russian missiles were flying toward Kyiv, Dnipro and Kryvyi Rih, urging residents to remain in shelters as the attack unfolded. The type and number of missiles used in the latest assault were not immediately clear. Russia has repeatedly targeted Kyiv with ballistic and cruise missiles throughout July. On July 24, explosions were reported across the capital as Ukrainian air defenses responded to another Russian missile attack. Earlier attacks this month caused casualties and extensive fires across several districts of Kyiv, underscoring the continuing threat to the capital as Moscow maintains its long-range campaign against Ukrainian cities. Other Topics of Interest Russia to Launch a Massive Strike Tonight, AFU Warns Zelensky says US and allied readiness to supply Patriot missiles will directly determine how many lives are saved tonight. Authorities urged residents to remain in shelters until the all-clear. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization, reporting since 1995. Its international reach – 97% of readers are outside of Ukraine – make it truly Ukraine’s global voice.