Russian Air Attack Alert in Kyiv

Ukrainian air defence units attempted to repel a Russian air attack on Kyiv early Sunday, according to the capital's military administration. Blasts, likely from air defence systems, were heard. Kyiv, its surrounding region, and most of central and northeast Ukraine were under air raid alerts from around 0200 GMT.

Ukrainian air defence units endeavored to repel a Russian air attack on Kyiv early Sunday, as reported by the capital's military administration.

A Reuters witness reported hearing blasts that resembled the sounds of air defence systems.

Kyiv, along with its surrounding region and most of central and northeast Ukraine, was under air raid alerts starting from approximately 0200 GMT.

(With inputs from agencies.)