Two killed in Russian drone strikes on Kyiv

Air‑raid alerts sounded across Kyiv early Tuesday as Russian forces launched a series of drone strikes targeting the Ukrainian capital. The alarms were triggered shortly after 04:30 GMT, and residents reported hearing multiple explosions in the city’s central districts while authorities activated emergency protocols.

Ukrainian air‑defence units responded by engaging the unmanned aircraft, with officials confirming that several drones were intercepted before reaching populated areas. Preliminary reports indicated no immediate civilian casualties, though damage to infrastructure was noted in the outskirts of the city. The incident follows a pattern of increased aerial assaults by Russia in recent weeks, prompting Kyiv to maintain heightened alert levels and coordinate with international partners on security measures.