“Russia Launches Extensive Air Attack on Kyiv, Ukraine’s Capital”

Air defense sirens were triggered over large parts of the country throughout the night. In the capital, Kyiv, the air defense system was activated to repel the Russian attack.

– The attack was exceptionally concentrated, with the maximum number of rockets in the shortest possible time, says Serhij Popko, head of the military administration in the Ukrainian capital, in comments that he has published in the messaging service Telegram early Tuesday morning.

– According to preliminary information, the vast majority of the enemy targets in the airspace over Kyiv were discovered and destroyed, writes Popko.

Earlier in the night, the military administration in Kyiv said debris from downed Russian objects fell over four city districts.

Kyiv Mayor Vitaly Klitschko says three people were injured and a large building was destroyed. In addition, several cars caught fire and debris fell over the animal park in the capital, according to the mayor.