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

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News18•05-01-2026, 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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