Russia's Drone Assault on Kyiv Foiled by Ukraine's Military

Russia launched a drone attack on Kyiv, but Ukraine's military reported no injuries or damage. Up to 10 drones were destroyed, as confirmed by Serhiy Popko, head of Kyiv's military administration. Air raid alerts were active in most of central and eastern Ukraine.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 26-08-2024 08:13 IST | Created: 26-08-2024 08:13 IST
Russia's Drone Assault on Kyiv Foiled by Ukraine's Military
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In the early hours of Monday, Russia executed a drone attack on Kyiv, with Ukraine's military subsequently confirming the absence of injuries or damage.

According to Serhiy Popko, head of Kyiv's military administration, up to 10 drones were intercepted and destroyed as they approached the city. Full assessments of the attack's scale are expected later today.

At 0230 GMT on Monday, air raid alerts were active across much of central and eastern Ukraine.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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