Missiles and drones strike Kyiv overnight
Explosions were reported across the capital after Ukrainian officials warned of a possible large-scale attack. The assault involved multiple missiles and drones.
rediff.comExplosions shook Kyiv during the night as missiles and drones targeted the city. Officials said the strikes followed warnings from Ukrainian leadership about an imminent large-scale attack.
Strike details The attack included both missiles and drones, according to reports from the capital. Damage assessments and casualty figures were not immediately released by authorities. Residents described hearing multiple blasts throughout the overnight hours. Emergency services responded to several locations in the city.
Warnings issued Ukrainian officials had issued alerts prior to the strikes.
The warnings cited intelligence indicating a potential large-scale assault on the capital. No immediate claims of responsibility were reported by either side following the attack.
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