All of Ukraine was under fresh air raid alerts during Monday's morning rush hour amid a threat of a massive Russian missile and drone attack, Ukraine's military said, following several waves of overnight drone attacks.
Ukraine's air force said it recorded the launch of several missiles targeting the country and tens of drones that threatened all of Ukraine. By 0500 GMT there were no reports of explosions, however.
Russia launched two waves of drone attacks earlier on Monday, Ukraine's military said, with initial information showing no damage or casualties, reported Reuters.
Up to 10 drones were destroyed on their approach to the city in the region around Kyiv at about 0230 GMT, Serhiy Popko, head of Kyiv's military administration, said on the Telegram messaging app.
Reuters' witnesses heard several blasts earlier in what sounded like air defense systems engaged in repelling an air attack.
There was no immediate comment from Russia. Both Russia and Ukraine deny targeting civilians. Each says its attacks are aimed at destroying infrastructure key to the other's war effort.
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A local views the destruction following a Russian missile strike in a village outside of Kyiv, 18 August 2024 amid the Russian invasion. EPA/SERGEY DOLZHENKO 60404
Russia Launches Massive Air Attack on Kyiv
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A local views the destruction following a Russian missile strike in a village outside of Kyiv, 18 August 2024 amid the Russian invasion. EPA/SERGEY DOLZHENKO 60404
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