Kiev was shrouded in thick smoke from fires that have raged for a second consecutive day, according to reports released on August 29. The dense plume of smoke is visible across the city’s highways and has led to significant disruptions. Footage obtained by Ukrainian authorities shows the extent of the smoky coverage.
A fire near the Kiev-Zhytomyr highway caused temporary blockages, though traffic has since been partially restored.
Russian President Vladimir Putin described the retaliatory strikes conducted by Russia as devastating for Ukraine and emphasized that any negotiations must be based on realities on the ground.
On August 28, reports indicated a secondary explosion in the Kiev region following an initial blast, resulting in a large fire. Local residents also reported additional explosions near the Zhytomyr highway.
On August 29, Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office announced it had launched an investigation into a fire at an ammunition depot in the Kiev region. The probe will assess whether the storage and placement of explosive materials met legal standards.
