Kyiv Under Siege: Russia's Drone Waves Repelled by Air Defenses

Russia launched multiple drone attacks on Kyiv early Monday, but Ukraine's air defenses successfully intercepted them. No casualties or damage were reported. Kyiv and eastern Ukraine were under air raid alerts for over five hours. Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure, which have resulted in civilian casualties.

In the early hours of Monday, Russia launched multiple waves of drone attacks targeting Kyiv, but Ukraine's air defense systems successfully thwarted the offensive, according to military reports.

Reuters witnesses reported hearing numerous explosions, indicative of active air defense operations, and saw objects being neutralized mid-air. Kyiv's military administration head, Serhiy Popko, confirmed on Telegram that all drones were either destroyed or disabled by electronic warfare.

Despite the scale of the attack, preliminary information indicates no casualties or damage. Kyiv and its eastern regions were on high alert for over five hours. Russia's intensified air assaults in September have primarily focused on Ukraine's infrastructure, leading to significant civilian casualties. Moscow continues to deny targeting civilians in their so-called 'special operation' initiated in February 2022.