In Kyiv, multiple explosions and machine gun fire could be heard throughout the night as the Ukrainian capital’s air defences fought off a drone attack for five hours. No casualties were reported in Kyiv or elsewhere.

Ukraine's Air Force said Russian forces had launched 73 Shahed-type drones against cities across Ukraine overnight, 67 of which were intercepted.

KYIV - Russia launched several waves of drones targeting Kyiv early on Monday, with air defence units successfully defending the city during the attack which lasted over five hours, Ukraine's military said.