Ukrainian Air Defences Counter Rare Daytime Russian Missile Attack

Ukrainian air defences actively repelled a rare daytime Russian missile attack on Kyiv. Explosions were reported in the city by Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko, who urged residents to stay in shelters for their safety.

Ukrainian air defences were engaged on Monday in repelling a rare daytime Russian missile attack on the capital of Kyiv, local authorities said.

Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko reported explosions in the city and urged residents to stay in shelters.

This attack marks an unusual escalation in the ongoing conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)