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Kiev attacked by drones again: One dead

Emergency services in Kiev after a drone attack(Bild: APA/AFP )

New Russian drone attacks near the Ukrainian capital Kiev on Friday night claimed at least one life and injured several others. 

Among the injured was a 16-year-old boy who was admitted to hospital with cuts, the acting military governor of the Kiev region, Mykola Kalashnyk, announced on Telegram. The dead man was a truck driver. Several buildings were damaged.

According to Mayor Vitali Klitschko, the air defense prevented major damage in the capital itself. Drone debris fell in two city districts. There were no casualties. The military administration reported a fire, but initially no major damage.