A Russian drone strike hit a historic building in Kyiv, setting it ablaze and forcing residents to flee, according to multiple outlets.
Video and reports described men clinging to the side of the burning building as they attempted to escape the flames, according to NBC News and Fox News.
CNA reported that an elderly man was rescued from the burning building following the strike.
BBC Sport reported that people escaped the historic Kyiv building after it was hit by the Russian drone, though details on the number of people involved or the extent of damage were not specified across sources.
How each side covered it
Left
- NBC News reported men clinging to a burning Kyiv building after a Russian drone strike.
“Men cling to burning Kyiv building after Russian drone strike” — NBC News
Center
- CNA reported an elderly man was rescued from the burning building.
- BBC Sport reported people escaped the historic Kyiv building after it was hit.
“Elderly man rescued from burning building in Kyiv after Russian drone strike” — CNA
Right
- Fox News reported men clinging to the side of the building after the attack, describing it as fiery.
“Men cling to side of Ukrainian building after fiery Russian attack” — Fox News
Questions readers ask
What happened in Kyiv?
A Russian drone strike hit a historic building in Kyiv, causing a fire that forced residents to flee, with some clinging to the building's exterior to escape, according to multiple outlets.
Was anyone rescued?
According to CNA, an elderly man was rescued from the burning building after the strike.
How did coverage differ across outlets?
Left- and right-leaning outlets emphasized images of men clinging to the burning building, while center outlets focused on the rescue of an elderly man and people escaping a historic structure.
Is this a developing story?
Yes, limited details are available about casualties, the exact building, or the broader scope of the attack, so this is a developing story.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- NBC NewsLeft-leaningMen cling to burning Kyiv building after Russian drone strike
- BBC SportCenterUkraine: People escape historic Kyiv building hit by Russian drone
- CNACenterElderly man rescued from burning building in Kyiv after Russian drone strike
- Fox NewsRight-leaningMen cling to side of Ukrainian building after fiery Russian attack