Russian drones strike Kyiv, fire breaks out in Desniansky district

Air raid alerts were sounded twice overnight in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, as Russian drones targeted the city.

Debris from the drones falling in Kyiv's Desniansky district caused a fire to break out. No further details on the scale of damage or possible casualties have been reported so far.

Russia has repeatedly used drones to strike Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, causing damage to infrastructure and endangering civilians. Ukrainian air defense forces typically attempt to intercept incoming drones, but debris from downed or damaged aircraft often causes destruction on the ground, including fires in buildings and other structures.