Russia drone attack targets ‘critical infrastructure’ in Kyiv

Ukraine’s capital has been targeted by a wave of drone attacks by Russia’s military that again struck “critical infrastructure”.

About 20 drones were deployed to Kyiv and the surrounding area early Monday, according to officials, with air defense systems destroying about 15 of the unmanned aerial vehicles.

Air raid sirens blasted in the early morning before the sky was declared clear at 5:50 am (07:50 GMT).

The Kyiv city administration said on its Telegram account that a critical infrastructure point was hit, but did not provide further details.

“The enemy is attacking the capital,” the administration said.

Russian forces were using barrage ammunition from Shahids, Iran-made drones that have pummeled Kyiv and other cities in recent weeks, it said.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed on Monday that explosions had occurred.

“As a result of the attack on the capital, critical infrastructure facilities were damaged,” Klitschko said on the Telegram messaging app.

Kyiv regional Governor Oleksii Kuleba also reported some infrastructure facilities were damaged, as well as private houses, and at least two people were injured. No deaths were reported.

Agencies