Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv under drone assault after Russia vowed to retaliate for attack on bombers
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Kyiv is currently under attack from Russian drones, leading to multiple explosions and fires in residential areas. Tymur Tkachenko, head of the city's military administration, warns of the possibility of ballistic missiles being deployed against the capital. As authorities struggled to manage the drone assault, which resulted in damages to buildings and emergency power cuts, witnesses reported pieces of drones falling across different city districts. This attack follows allegations from Russia concerning Ukrainian drone operations against its military assets, escalating tensions further.
Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv's military administration, warned of a risk of ballistic missile deployment against the capital amidst a wave of drone attacks.
The drone assault on Kyiv has led to significant fires, damaging residential buildings and triggering potential emergency power cuts in various districts.
Witnesses have reported multiple explosions and fires caused by falling drones, emphasizing the ongoing threat to the capital's security.
Russia's accusation of state terrorism against Kyiv followed an attack that struck Russian heavy bomber planes in far-off air bases.
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