Russia launches new drone and missile attacks on Kiev

Russia launched a series of drone and missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital overnight, triggering air defences in central Kiev and injuring at least two people, authorities said early on Thursday.

Explosions from what were believed to be intercepted missiles and drones were heard across the city, as air defences responded to multiple waves of attacks. The Ukrainian air force had warned in advance of incoming ballistic missiles and dozens of combat drones.

Falling drone debris sparked fires in several districts, officials said. Air raid sirens were activated across more than half of the country.

Ukraine has been fending off a full-scale Russian invasion for over three years and is urging Western allies to bolster its air defence systems amid increasingly intense Russian attacks.