Russian drone debris falls at Kyiv shopping centre, injuring 12-year-old girl

Debris from a Russian drone fell at a shopping centre in the Obolonskyi district of Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, on 31 October. The Kyiv City Military Administration, the body that reports on the security situation in the city, said a 12-year-old girl was injured. The incident took place as Russia continues its war against Ukraine and uses drones in attacks.

What is known

The administration first reported that debris had landed at a shopping centre in Obolonskyi district and that, according to early information, a woman had been hurt. It later corrected this: the injured person is a 12-year-old girl. She was given medical treatment at the scene.

The source does not say how serious her injuries are, whether she was taken to hospital, or whether anyone else was hurt. It also gives no details on the extent of any damage.

Air-raid warning

An air-raid warning was in force in Kyiv from 17:53 to 18:37 because of the threat from Russian drones. The alert lasted under 45 minutes, and the debris fell at the shopping centre during that period.

The Kyiv City Military Administration continues to publish updates on the consequences of attacks on the capital.