Russia Escalates Attacks on Kyiv and Lviv Amid Heightened Tensions

In an escalation of hostilities, Russia launched a missile attack on Kyiv and a drone strike on Lviv, near the Polish border, as air defense units worked to repel the assaults. The entire Ukrainian territory was placed under air raid alerts following the attacks.

Russia intensified its military operations by launching a missile attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, and a drone assault on the western city of Lviv, according to Ukrainian military officials on Wednesday.

Reuters reporters on the scene reported hearing multiple explosions on Kyiv's outskirts, likely from air defense systems engaging incoming threats.

The Ukrainian air force announced on Telegram that the entire nation was placed under air raid alerts as defense units mobilized to counter the attacks.

(With inputs from agencies.)