Vyshneve is one of the three cities of the Bucha district, alongside Bucha and Irpin. The strike hit the industrial zone in the northern part of the city: fuel and lubricants ignited and the fire quickly spread to the production buildings.

Viktoriia Ruban, spokeswoman for the State Emergency Service in the Kyiv region, reported the consequences of the strike. According to her, three employees of the enterprise were injured and are in hospital.

The fire was fought at an elevated call rank

Emergency service units were deployed at an elevated call rank — meaning the forces of a single station were not enough. Rescuers worked at several locations at once: fuel and lubricants burn at high temperatures and spread, so the fire covers ground faster than in an ordinary blaze.

The service later reported that the fire had been contained and there was no threat of it spreading further. It was fully extinguished during the day.

Burnt-out production premises and a damaged vehicle at the enterprise in Vyshneve
Production premises and vehicles on the site were damaged by the fire. Photo: Ukrinform

Traffic on Kyivska Street was restricted for hours

Because of the rescue operation, traffic on Kyivska Street in Vyshneve was restricted: cars heading towards Boiarka were let through in pauses, a few at a time. Residents were asked to take a detour.

Kyivska is the city's main transport artery, so the restrictions were felt not only by Vyshneve residents but by everyone who takes that route to the capital each morning. Traffic resumed once the fire was contained.

The burnt-out interior of the workshop at the Vyshneve enterprise
Inside the workshop, the ceilings and equipment burned out. Photo: Ukrinform

The same night also struck Kyiv

The attack on the night of 1 August was a massive one. Besides Vyshneve, the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv was hit, where two people were killed and four more sought medical help. Residential buildings and educational facilities were damaged there.

An assistance centre was set up for residents of the capital's district at School No. 46 at 10 Mykoly Vasylenka Street, where documents for financial aid and compensation for damaged housing are being accepted.

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