Пожарные помогают женщине эвакуироваться из жилого дома в Киеве, разрушенного в результате удара российского беспилотника с использованием того, что местные власти сочли "Шахед-136" иранского производства в октябре. © Reuters
Ukraine latest: Russian attacks hit 'critical infrastructure' in Kyiv region
Reuters: According to the Ukrainian authorities, on Monday, Russia's latest attacks hit "critical infrastructure" and private homes in the vicinity of Kiev, and air defense systems destroyed about 15 drones aimed at the capital.
The Kiev military administration reported on the Telegram messaging app that more than 20 drones targeted the capital.
Earlier it was reported that the capital was attacked by Iranian-made Shahed drones.
Olesky Kuleba, the governor of the Kiev region, which surrounds the capital but does not include it, said infrastructure and homes were damaged as a result of night drone attacks.
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