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Kyiv hit again in drone attack as air defence downs drone over city centre

Russian strikes have continued for a fourth straight evening, and preliminary reports say at least two people were injured. A hero image could show Kyiv’s skyline or air defence activity.

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Kyiv after a Russian drone attack showing emergency response efforts. Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Kyiv · Wikimedia Commons

Kyiv was targeted again on Sunday evening as Russian drone attacks continued for a fourth night in a row. According to Iltalehti, Ukrainian air defence shot down a Russian drone over the city centre.

Preliminary reports say at least two people were injured. The latest attack is part of the ongoing pressure on Ukraine’s capital, although officials have not yet given further details on the extent of the damage or the full scale of the incident.

The Kyiv Independent reported that the attacks have now continued on several consecutive evenings, underlining how Kyiv remains one of the main targets of Russia’s air campaign. More information is expected as authorities update the situation.

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Story based on reporting from the outlets above. Päivän Sanomat editorial rewrite.

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