Russian attack causes fire at warehouses in Kyiv Oblast: firefighting ongoing for over 7 hours – photos, video

The Russians attacked Kyiv Oblast with drones on the night of 19-20 December, causing a fire at warehouse facilities in the Boryspil district. The firefighting operation is still ongoing. Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine on Telegram

Quote: "A 15,000 m2 warehouse facility caught fire at 00:50 as a result of another enemy drone attack in the Boryspil district."

Firefighting operation.Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Details: A total of 72 firefighters and 24 fire appliances are working at the scene.

Specialised equipment from Kyiv, Boryspil airport, local fire crews, a fire train from Pivdenno-Zakhidna (Southwestern) Railways and water tenders from local authorities are involved in the firefighting effort.

Units of equipment involved in the operation.Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

The fire was contained at 04:05 and efforts to extinguish it continue.

Firefighting operation.Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

"No people were killed or injured," the State Emergency Service reported.

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