Kyiv under attack by “suicide drones”: UAV debris fell onto the roof of a high-rise building
12 May 04:41
On the night of Monday, May 12, Russian attack drones struck Kyiv. Explosions were heard in the capital, and air defense forces were deployed. In the Obolon district, debris from a downed UAV fell onto the roof of a 20-story residential building. This was reported by Timur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
What is known about the attack on Kyiv
On the night of May 12, Russian forces launched attack drones toward Ukraine. Some of the drones were heading toward Kyiv, prompting an air raid alert in the capital.
Timur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, warned of enemy UAVs over the city and urged Kyiv residents to stay in safe places.
Later, it was reported that debris from a downed drone had fallen in the Obolon district.
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The debris fell onto the roof of a residential building
According to preliminary information, the drone debris fell onto the roof of a 20-story residential building in the Obolon district of Kyiv.
At the time of the initial reports, there were no reports of casualties. Relevant services were verifying information about possible damage.
Social media also reported on air defense operations over the capital. During such attacks, authorities traditionally urge people not to film or publish footage of air defense operations, drone routes, or potential impact sites until official reports are released.
Kyiv residents were urged to remain in shelters
During the attack, city authorities urged residents of the capital not to ignore the air raid siren and to remain in shelters until the official all-clear.
Particularly dangerous during attacks are not only direct hits but also falling debris from downed drones. They can damage roofs, windows, cars, and building facades, and pose a threat to people on the street.
Russian attacks after the “ceasefire”
The nighttime attack on Kyiv took place after the end of the declared three-day “ceasefire” on May 9–11. Ukrainian authorities had previously stated that there was no complete silence on the front lines during this period, and that Russia continued combat operations and shelling.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned the day before that Ukraine was preparing for new attacks by Russia, as Moscow shows no intention of ending the war.
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