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Russian assault on Kyiv causes damage to residence of Ukrainian football player, as captured on video

Damaged apartment building of Ukrainian footballer Heorhii Sudakov following last night's Russian drone attack in Kyiv.

Kyiv undergoes Russian assault, resulting in destruction of Ukrainian footballer's residence -...
Kyiv undergoes Russian assault, resulting in destruction of Ukrainian footballer's residence - visual evidence provided

Russian assault on Kyiv causes damage to residence of Ukrainian football player, as captured on video

Breaking News: Russian Drone Strikes Hit Apartment Buildings in Kyiv, Affecting Ukrainian Footballer Heorhii Sudakov

The Russo-Ukrainian war took a devastating turn last night as Russian drones hit apartment buildings in the Sviatoshynskyi and Darnytskyi districts of Kyiv, causing fires and destruction. One of the affected buildings is where Ukrainian footballer Heorhii Sudakov lives.

As a member of Ukraine's national football team and a player for Benfica, Sudakov's apartment building attack has garnered international attention. In a poignant Telegram post, Sudakov expressed frustration and sarcasm, referring to the attackers as "f*cking orcs." He also shared videos showing the aftermath of the Russian attack on his apartment building.

In his post, Sudakov suggested that the attackers might falsely claim that military equipment is stored in his home. As of 13:00, two people had been reported killed and 20 injured in Kyiv as a result of the attack.

The attack on Kyiv was part of a larger-scale combined attack Russia carried out on Ukraine on the night of 6-7 September, using strike UAVs and ground-launched missiles. Ukrainian air defence intercepted 751 out of 823 aerial assets, but 9 missiles and 54 drones hit 33 locations, including the building where Sudakov resides.

In a surprising turn of events, there is no information available in the provided search results about a Russian general fleeing to Algeria in the past week. Meanwhile, in Odesa, the local Palace of Sports was also damaged as a result of a Russian strike.

Despite the grave situation, Sudakov's Telegram post included an emoticon representing a smiley face with a wink, hinting at his resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict and its impact on ordinary citizens, even those who are renowned athletes.

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