Two killed in Russian missile strike on Kyiv, emergency crews battle fires

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that emergency crews are contending with multiple fires erupting throughout the Ukrainian capital. The blazes, which officials say were sparked by recent air‑raid alerts, have broken out in several districts, prompting a coordinated response from the city’s fire department, police and medical services.

Authorities indicated that firefighters are working to extinguish the flames while ensuring the safety of residents in the affected neighborhoods. No official casualty figures have been released, but the mayor emphasized that emergency teams remain on standby to address any further incidents as the situation develops.