Ukraine Downs Russian Drones Amid Overnight Assault

Ukraine intercepted 17 out of 23 Russian-launched drones during an overnight attack, damaging infrastructure in multiple regions but causing no reported casualties. Additionally, two guided missiles targeted northern regions. Authorities confirm some property damage and a forest fire, now extinguished, in Kyiv and surrounding areas.

Ukraine intercepted 17 of 23 drones launched by Russia in an overnight assault, damaging infrastructure in multiple regions, according to the country's air force and local authorities.

The Russian forces also fired two Kh-59/69 guided missiles at Ukraine, impacting infrastructure in Chernihiv and Zhytomyr regions but causing no casualties, officials reported.

In the southern region of Mykolaiv, one drone was shot down, resulting in debris damaging two residences without any casualties, said regional governor Vitaliy Kim. Authorities in central Kyiv, Cherkasy, and Kirovohrad reported no significant damage or casualties.

Kyiv governor Ruslan Kravchenko confirmed that debris ignited and caused a forest fire, which has been extinguished.

(With inputs from agencies.)