A Russian attack hit the Podol district, in Kiev, in the early hours of Tuesday. The impact caused a fire that consumed the exhibition hall of the Chinese brand Zeekr. Imagens show the damaged building and vehicles destroyed by fire.
The official dealership of the premium electric car brand was destroyed. The fire quickly spread to the location on Naberezhno-Luhova Street. Emergency Equipes worked to fight the flames. The company confirmed the temporary suspension of activities at the site.
Concessionária Zeekr suspends operations on Kiev
The Zeekr brand issued an official statement about the incident. The company said the showroom at Podol has halted operations due to damage caused by the attack. The text mentions direct consequences of enemy impact on the specific address.
Funcionários reported no casualties inside the hall. Autoridades is still assessing whether pedestrians or security guards were injured nearby. The building had a burned facade and a damaged structure.
Chinese Marca Zeekr belongs to the Geely group
Zeekr was launched in 2021 as a premium electric vehicle brand. The Geely Holding group controls the company, the same group that owns Volvo, Polestar and Lotus in other markets. The name combines references to generation Z and the term geek, with a focus on advanced technology.
The business model seeks to compete directly with established brands in the electric luxury segment. The presence in Kiev represented one of the brand’s first entries into the Ukrainian market.
Detalhes of the attack on Podol and other areas of Kiev
Podol’s district recorded the most damage in this offensive. An explosion affected areas near a nine-story residential building. Partes upper structures collapsed. Outro fire hit an educational institution in the region.
Outros seven districts of the capital had residences, gas stations and shopping centers affected. The combined attack involved missiles and drones launched overnight.
- The fire in the Zeekr salon started around 4am
- Equipes from the emergency service brought the flames under control after several hours
- Vídeos show exposed cars with serious damage
- Fachada of the building was destroyed
- Autoridades removed rubble the next morning
Balanço preliminary casualties and destruction in Kiev
Autoridades Ukrainian women reported at least four deaths and dozens of injuries in the capital. Entre the injured were three children. The total number of victims across the affected territory was still updated throughout the day.
Defesas anti-aircraft intercepted part of the projectiles. The total volume of the attack included hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles. Outras cities such as Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv were also targeted.
Resgate and damage assessment remain ongoing
Bombeiros worked to prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring structures. Imagens released by the state emergency service shows the interior of the hall with charred vehicles. The structural assessment of the building will determine the next steps for the site.
Moradores from the region reported loud explosions during the early hours of the morning. Public transport in the capital operated with changes. Algumas Streets remained blocked for rescue teams to work.
The Zeekr salon incident illustrates the impact of attacks on civilian infrastructure. The Chinese brand planned to expand its presence in the country before the incident. The reconstruction or relocation of the dealership should be defined in the coming days.