Russian drone strike sparks fire near Kyiv's Saint Sophia Cathedral

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A Russian drone attack on Kyiv on Friday caused heavy smoke to rise in the city centre, with the mayor reporting a hit on a non-residential building. Emergency services responded to the scene. The strike occurred in a historic area near the Saint Sophia Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site. A popular bakery, Zavertailo, was destroyed, and numerous ambulances were dispatched to the location. Kyiv has faced continuous Russian drone attacks for ten days, including a strike on a university on Wednesday. A resident expressed belief that the situation will worsen.


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