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Russian drones attack Ukrainian capital Kyiv setting central hotel on fire and injuring five

Russian drones attack Ukrainian capital, set central district hotel on fireRussian drone, missile attack on Kyiv injures five, hits residential buildings

Russian drones and missiles attacked Kyiv late Wednesday, setting a central district hotel on fire and injuring five civilians in residential buildings. The strikes scattered debris across two city districts, prompting President Zelenskyy to immediately return from Dublin where intelligence reports warned of an imminent attack.

The incident underscores the ongoing escalation of direct military strikes on Ukraine's urban centers and the vulnerability of civilian infrastructure.

Russian Forces

Russian forces launched a coordinated drone and missile attack on Kyiv that caused a hotel fire and injured five civilians in residential buildings.

Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy reported receiving intelligence warnings of an overnight Russian attack, prompting him to cut his EU summit visit short to return to Kyiv.

  • Kyiv was founded over 1,500 years ago and remains Ukraine's largest city by population.
  • The hotel hit in Kyiv is located on a major boulevard known for its historic architecture.
  • Ireland holds the EU rotating presidency for six months before transferring to the next member state.
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