A serious tragedy has unfolded in Kyiv: a Russian ballistic missile struck a nine-story residential building, resulting in the complete destruction of one entrance, as reported by Interior Minister Igor Klymenko.

Klymenko provided comments to journalists at the scene, while KMVA Chief Timur Tkachенко also confirmed the details during a news marathon broadcast.

Klymenko stated: "The ballistic missile hit a residential building, completely destroying one entrance down to the basement due to a direct hit."

Tkachенко added that the missile strike occurred in the Solomyansky district of the capital.