Kyiv Under Air Attack as Russian Forces Launch New Strikes (Photo: X)
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News1805-01-2026, 07:15

Russia Unleashes Massive Air Attack on Ukraine; Kyiv Mayor Urges Shelter Amid Explosions

  • Russia launched a large-scale air attack on Ukraine, targeting Kyiv early Monday, prompting air defense response.
  • Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to remain in shelters amid explosions across the capital.
  • Nationwide air raid alert with drones, Tu-95 strategic bombers, and MiG-31K jets involved in the assault.
  • Explosions reported in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Chernihiv, with power outages in Chernihiv.
  • Attack follows Moscow's accusation of a Ukrainian drone attack on President Vladimir Putin's residence in late December 2025.

Why It Matters: Russia launched a major air assault on Ukraine, causing widespread alerts and explosions, with Kyiv's energy infrastructure targeted.

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