Kyiv engulfed in acrid smoke following massive Russian attack

Heavy smoke has developed in the capital due to fires following a massive missile and drone attack. Kyiv residents are advised to close their windows and stay indoors.

Following a massive overnight attack by Russian troops on Kyiv, heavy smoke is being observed in the capital. Monitoring channels report that thick black smoke is spreading over the city and can be smelled in various districts of the capital, UNN reports.

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The smoke is linked to numerous fires that broke out as a result of falling missile and drone debris. Overnight, Russian forces attacked Kyiv with various types of missiles, including ballistic ones, as well as strike drones.

Kyiv residents are advised not to go outside unless absolutely necessary, and to tightly close windows and doors in their homes.

As a reminder, Kyiv suffered one of the most massive combined attacks in recent times overnight. Damage to residential buildings, infrastructure facilities, and numerous fire outbreaks have been recorded in various districts of the city. Information regarding the consequences of the strikes continues to be updated.