Russia launched several waves of drones targeting Kyiv early on Monday, with air defence units successfully defending the city during the attack which lasted over five hours, Ukraine's military said.

Russian forces have now launched the highest number of drone strikes in a single month since the conflict began in February 2022.   12:56 There have been reports of power outages in Kherson,

In a five-hour attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's air defense systems successfully thwarted several waves of Russian drones. Authorities reported no casualties or significant damage. Mayor Vitali Klitschko noted emergency responses to debris near residential areas.