Russian drone strikes Kyiv–Odesa highway in Fastiv district, triggering car fires, killing three, and injuring four
Photo source: Telegram / Ukrainian Prosecutor's Office
In the Fastiv district of the Kyiv region, a Russian drone attacked the Kyiv–Odesa highway, causing vehicles to catch fire. Preliminary reports confirm casualties and injuries, while traffic along the affected section has been restricted.
Head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration Tymur Tkachenko and the Kyiv Regional Prosecutor's Office reported the attack, Rubryka writes.
All emergency services are working at the scene, and details regarding the consequences are being clarified.
"Yet another enemy strike on peaceful people who were simply driving to work, going about their business…," Tkachenko wrote.
Earlier, videos surfaced online showing vehicles engulfed in flames. Preliminary information indicated that the strike occurred on the road near the village of Chabany.
Tkachenko emphasized that human lives and grieving families stand behind every such attack. Authorities promised to provide further details regarding casualties and injuries later.
The prosecutor's office later clarified that the strike hit near the Kyiv–Odesa highway in the settlement of Chabany, close to a shopping center.
According to preliminary data, three people were killed and four others were injured.
Photo source: Telegram / Ukrainian Prosecutor's Office
Photo source: Telegram / Ukrainian Prosecutor's Office
Prosecutors, investigators from Ukraine's Security Service, and other operational services are working at the scene. Traffic along this section remains restricted. Law enforcement officers initiated an investigation into violations of the laws and customs of war.
Background
As Rubryka wrote, on the night of October 20, Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with 165 Shahed-type strike drones, decoy drones, and loitering munitions. Air defense forces shot down most of the enemy's aerial targets.
It should be noted that on the night of October 19, Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles, Iskander-K cruise missiles, and 269 Shahed-type strike drones.
In addition to the Shalett Ice Arena and the Cosmo Multimall shopping center, the Chernihivska metro station and several educational institutions sustained damage.
