The Russians struck warehouses in the Kyiv region four times
On the evening of September 4, Russian troops attacked a warehouse in Svyatopetrivske, Belohorodsk Community, in the Kyiv region. According to preliminary reports, four direct hits by Russian drones were recorded, after which a fire broke out at the site. There were no fatalities or injuries.
On the evening of September 4, the Russian army struck civilian infrastructure in the Kyiv region. The attack targeted warehouse facilities in the village of Svyatopetrivske, part of the Bilohorod community. According to Ovsienko, Russian drones struck the warehouse facilities directly four times. “We have four direct hits by UAVs on the warehouse facilities,” the village head reported.
A fire broke out on the warehouse grounds following the strikes. Heavy smoke is visible at the scene. Preliminary reports indicate that no one was injured as a result of the attack. There were also no fatalities. Emergency and specialized services have arrived at the scene. Rescue workers are working to extinguish the fire and address the aftermath of the Russian attack. Law enforcement officials are also documenting the damage caused by the strike and gathering information on the damage to civilian infrastructure.
Due to the fire and heavy smoke, local authorities have urged residents of nearby areas to follow safety precautions. People are asked to close their windows and avoid going outside unless absolutely necessary. Residents were also reminded not to approach the impact sites. Separately, authorities warned of the possibility of follow-up strikes. Because of this, people are urged to remain in safe locations and respond to air raid sirens.
Due to the situation, temporary traffic restrictions have also been imposed on one section of the road. Bilohorodska Street has been closed in both directions between Sviatopetrivske and Bilohorodka. Drivers are asked to take this into account when planning their routes and not to attempt to drive through the blocked section.
This attack marks yet another strike by Russian forces on civilian infrastructure in the Kyiv region. Russian drones regularly attack the region, putting residential buildings, businesses, warehouses, and other civilian facilities at risk. Currently, the main task for emergency services is to extinguish the fire, survey the area, and assess the full extent of the damage. According to preliminary data, there were no casualties or injuries this time. The Kyiv Regional Military Administration and Anton Ovsienko, the village head of Bilohorod, reported on the consequences of the strike.
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