Russia's Fifth Missile Attack on Kyiv Repelled by Air Defences

Russia has launched its fifth missile attack on Kyiv this month, with Ukraine's air defence successfully repelling the strikes. Preliminary information indicates no damage or injuries from both the missile and prior drone attacks. The capital, under frequent alerts, continues to withstand the assaults.

Russia launched its fifth missile attack on Kyiv this month, Ukraine's military stated on Tuesday. Preliminary data indicated that air defence systems successfully repelled the strikes.

The missile attack followed a drone strike on Kyiv late on Monday, with preliminary information showing no damage or injuries resulted from either incident, Kyiv's military administration reported on Telegram. The full scope of the attacks is not yet known, but the Tuesday morning assault likely involved cruise missiles, the military added.

Reuters witnesses reported hearing blasts early on Tuesday, sounding like air defence units in action on Kyiv's outskirts. According to the military, Kyiv has experienced air raid alerts 41 times this month.

Ukraine reported on Monday that it had successfully repelled a Russian drone attack on Kyiv. Moscow has yet to comment on Tuesday's attacks. Both sides maintain that their drone and missile strikes target military facilities, not civilian infrastructure.

(With inputs from agencies.)