Ukrainian Air Defence Thwarts Drone Strikes

Ukrainian air defence forces successfully intercepted at least five drones near Kyiv. Explosions were heard throughout the city early on Thursday, resulting in sustained air raid alerts across central Ukraine.

Ukrainian air defence units successfully intercepted at least five drones in the vicinity of Kyiv, early Thursday morning. According to Reuters witnesses, explosions echoed through the city.

Following these incidents, air raid alerts remained active in Kyiv and across most of central Ukraine, prompting heightened security measures.

The early morning attack underscores the ongoing conflict and the critical role of air defence systems in protecting urban populations from aerial threats.

(With inputs from agencies.)