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Photos of Fires, Injuries and Fear After Deadly Russian Attacks on Kyiv – WTOP News

Emergency crews rescued injured residents as Russian missiles and drones hit apartment blocks, offices and cultural sites, leaving scores wounded and fires burning.

  • Russian forces attacked two districts of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, causing damage to residential and civilian infrastructure. The strikes follow a pattern of frequent attacks due to the city's proximity to the Russian border.
  • Late in the evening on September 30, Russian troops struck the Saltivskyi and Kyivskyi districts. Mayor Ihor Terekhov confirmed the explosions across these two separate areas via his Telegram channel.
  • According to authorities, two people were killed and dozens were injured, including children, in the strikes. Rescue teams continue searching damaged structures and coordinating medical assistance for the wounded.
  • Deployed teams worked to extinguish fires and assess infrastructure damage across affected locations. Mayor Terekhov urged residents to follow air-raid warnings and safety instructions as operations continue.
  • The incident adds to the continuing civilian toll of the Russia-Ukraine war, with Kharkiv remaining frequently targeted by Russian missile and drone attacks due to its border location. Full damage assessments are ongoing.
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ГОЛОВНА broke the news in Kyiv, Ukraine on Monday, September 28, 2026.
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