Russian forces carried out a large drone assault on Kyiv overnight, according to local authorities, who reported explosions across the capital as air defenses responded. The extent of the damage was not immediately clear from the initial reports.

Ukraine’s officials said the attack was part of a wider wave of strikes using unmanned aircraft. Residents in Kyiv were urged to seek shelter as air raid alerts sounded during the night.

Reuters reported that Ukrainian air defenses were active during the assault, but independent verification of the full impact was not immediately available. As with previous strikes, the main concern remains the risk to civilians living under repeated attacks on urban areas.

Further updates are expected as emergency crews assess the aftermath and authorities release additional details about casualties, damage, and disruptions in the capital.