Powerful Russian drone attack against Kyiv on the night of Sunday – news Urix – Foreign news and documentaries

During the night, Russia carried out airstrikes against several Ukrainian targets. In total, 54 drones have been sent, of which 52 have been shot down, according to the defense in Ukraine, reports the Reuters news agency. Over 40 of these drones are said to have been shot down in Kyiv, reports the local military administration. But this has not been confirmed by independent sources. Kyiv mayor Vitaly Klitschko says that at least one person has been killed and several others injured after the attack on the Russian capital. Several buildings are said to have been destroyed in the attack. – The attack is massive, he wrote on Telegram on Sunday morning. During the night there have been several explosions in Kyiv. Photo: Reuters In order to mark the founding of Kyiv, Russia has in recent weeks stepped up its attacks against the Ukrainian capital, in an attempt to break down the defenses of the city. The attack last night is said to have been among the largest drone attacks against Kyiv since the war started last year, and comes at the same time that the city should have marked that it has been 1,541 years since the city was founded, writes Reuters. The day is usually celebrated with street markets, concerts and special exhibitions. More events were planned this year as well, but on a much smaller scale than has been usual. Waiting for the counter-offensive Ukraine has been planning a counter-offensive against Russia for several months. But he has been postponed while they wait to receive military equipment from Western allies and train Ukrainian soldiers. On Saturday, Oleksiy Danilov of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council said in an interview with the BBC that the offensive is coming soon. – This is a historic opportunity that we cannot let pass us by, so that we can become an independent and large country in Europe. He will not say exactly when the attack will start, but that it could happen “tomorrow, the day after tomorrow or next week”. Oleksij Danilov in the Ukrainian Security and Defense Council says there will soon be a counter-offensive against the Russian forces. Photo: Reuters



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