Russia launches overnight drone attack on Kyiv, at least six explosions heard

Ukrainian air defence forces downed more than two dozen drones targeting Kyiv overnight, city authorities said this morning.

"Drones entered the capital in groups and from different directions," Sergiy Popko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, wrote on Telegram.

"Air defence forces managed to destroy more than two dozen enemy UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles)," he said, adding that the exact number would be announced by Ukraine's air force.

Authorities had urged people to remain in shelters as the air defence system rained debris on the capital.

 At least six explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev in the early hours of Sunday, eyewitnesses told TASS.

"At least six blasts came within the period of 40 minutes. Sounds of air defense systems in operation are heard in the northern districts of the city," the sources said.