Air defence responds in Kyiv: UAV debris falls on school premises in Desnianskyi district

Air defence systems were responding to Russian drones in the city of Kyiv on the morning of 18 March, with debris falling onto the premises of a school. Source: Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko; Tymur Tkachenko, Head of Kyiv City Military Administration  Quote from Klitschko: "Early reports indicate that debris has fallen on a school in the Desnianskyi district of the capital.

Emergency services are heading to the scene."

Tkachenko confirmed that the drone debris fell on Putyvlska Street. He said there is a fire in an open area and the appropriate services are working at the scene. "Information regarding damage and casualties is being confirmed.

The school students were in a shelter at the time of the air raid," Tkachenko added.

Updated: Later, Tkachenko reported that the fire had been extinguished and bomb disposal experts would continue working at the scene.

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