Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv and Mykolaiv, Ukraine reports massive fires

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Ukraine

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Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv and Mykolaiv, Ukraine reports massive fires

Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv and Mykolaiv, causing a major fire in the Boryspil district east of Kyiv, covering about 2,000 square meters. Firefighters used extinguishing foam to control the blaze. In Mykolaiv, one person was injured.

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