At least one killed in major airstrikes on Kyiv

Russian forces launched a major drone and missile air attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, killing at least one person. Several neighbourhoods were evacuated as airstrikes rocked buildings throughout the city. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said some people remain trapped under the rubble of a collapsed nine-storey building.

Poland has also activated its fighter jets to protect its airspace, describing it as a preventive measure. The Polish military said these actions are aimed at securing airspace, especially in areas adjacent to threatened regions. Poland is a NATO member, though there are no reports of attacks on Polish territory.

In Kyiv, tracer fire from air defence systems lit up the night sky, and explosions from drones, cruise and ballistic missiles were heard. Multiple fires broke out across the city, and damage was reported at an ambulance station, leaving at least one person critically injured. The number of injured rose to 11 from an initial tally of six.

The overnight air raid is the first major attack on the Ukrainian capital in more than two weeks. Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelensky cut short his visit to Dublin after fresh intelligence suggested Moscow was planning to strike Kyiv.