Kyiv explosives experts have safely removed two unexploded Russian drones that hit high-rise apartment buildings in the Desnianskyi and Obolonskyi districts during attacks on the capital, the Kyiv National Police reported.

In Obolonskyi district, a drone struck the 15th floor of an apartment building, while in Desnianskyi, another hit the 21st floor of a high-rise.

The drones, identified as Shaheds, struck residential buildings shortly before midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 22, but did not explode.

(Photo by the National Police of Ukraine/Telegram)

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Police moved quickly to secure the devices, dismantle their explosive components, and transport them in blast-resistant containers to a training range, where they were safely destroyed under controlled conditions.

(Photo by the National Police of Ukraine/Telegram)

The attacks on Kyiv continued overnight on Oct. 22-23. Seven people were injured and at least 10 locations across three districts reported damage.

The Podil district was hit the hardest, with damage to schools, religious buildings, a museum, and offices.

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