A series of powerful explosions struck Kyiv in the early morning hours of Tuesday as Russia conducted a combined assault using ballistic missiles and drones, according to reports from the French news agency and Reuters.
Ukrainian air defense forces engaged during an alert for the new Russian aerial raid. The Ukrainian air force warned via Telegram that additional ballistic missiles were heading toward Kyiv as the attack unfolded.
Journalists in Kyiv reported the assault involved both missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. The capital has experienced an escalation of Russian strikes in recent weeks, typically occurring during nighttime hours, according to available accounts.
The attack followed a pattern of repeated Russian bombardments targeting the Ukrainian capital. Air defense systems were activated in response to the incoming threats as the combined operation developed.