'My Hair Was on Fire': Kyiv Residents Recount Russian Missile Strikes

Devastating Missile Attack on Kyiv

• 💥 Residents of Kyiv recount the terrifying experience of a major Russian missile and drone attack that struck the capital early Friday.
• ⚠️ One individual described the shock of realizing "my hair was on fire" after an explosion, and the immediate aftermath of trying to extinguish the flames.
• 🏠 The attack caused widespread destruction, with one resident noting the complete absence of a wall and flames entering their apartment from the building's entrance.

Immediate Aftermath and Destruction

• ⚡ Another resident described the suddenness of the blast, stating there was "just an explosion" with no prior warning of engines or aircraft.
• debris scattered across many districts, and authorities reported that four people were killed in the strikes.
• 🏠 The damage was significant, with one person noting the need to replace all their windows due to the impact of the explosions.