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At least two killed in fire caused by 'massive strikes' on Kyiv

France 247 October 2026, 05:56 UTCUkraine

At least two people were killed in a fire in Kyiv after what President Volodymyr Zelensky described as"massive strikes" on the Ukrainian capital on Wednesday. Ukraine has come under increased attack in recent weeks as Russian attacks have targeted energy infrastructure and rail and road transport.

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