Ukraine's air defence units effectively neutralised Russian drones over Kyiv using electronic warfare in a five-hour attack, with no casualties reported

Russian forces have now launched the highest number of drone strikes in a single month since the conflict began in February 2022.   12:56 There have been reports of power outages in Kherson,

Ukraine's Air Force said Russian forces had launched 73 Shahed-type drones against cities across Ukraine overnight, 67 of which were intercepted.

KYIV - Russia launched several waves of drones targeting Kyiv early on Monday, with air defence units successfully defending the city during the attack which lasted over five hours, Ukraine's military said.

Early Monday, Russia initiated multiple drone attacks targeting Kyiv, resulting in prolonged air defense efforts. Witnesses reported numerous blasts. Several enemy UAVs hovered near the capital, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

In Kyiv, multiple explosions and machine gun fire could be heard throughout the night as the Ukrainian capital’s air defenses fought off a drone attack for five hours. No casualties were reported in Kyiv or elsewhere,

The Ukrainian air force said it had shot down 67 out of 73 drones and one of three missiles launched by Russia

In a five-hour attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's air defense systems successfully thwarted several waves of Russian drones. Authorities reported no casualties or significant damage. Mayor Vitali Klitschko noted emergency responses to debris near residential areas.

The Kiev military administration has said it repelled a drone attack launched by Russia on Ukraine. Authorities on Monday said Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, with swarms of combat drones overnight.