As Ukrainian air defense repels Russian drone attack, explosions seen among residential buildings in Kyiv
Russian drone strikes overnight caused destruction in Kyiv on Sunday, but officials reported no injuries as debris fell across various parts of the city.
According to the capital’s military administration, the attack damaged buildings, roads, and several power lines.
Serhiy Popko, the head of Kyiv’s military administration, said on the Telegram messaging app that falling drone debris damaged the entrance and windows of at least five buildings in the Shevchenkivskyi and Holosiivskyi districts, including a hostel.
The military administration posted several photos on Telegram showing a blown entrance to one building, damaged windows in another, and power lines in the street.
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian air force said Russia fired 96 attack drones and one X-59/69 missile at Ukraine. Air defense forces confirmed the downing of the rocket and 66 drones in several Ukrainian regions.
