More than 30 drones shot down over Kyiv – military administration

Over 30 enemy kamikaze drones were detected and destroyed in the airspace of Kyiv last night.

The Kyiv city military administration reported this on its Telegram channel, according to Ukrinform.

"The enemy is increasing the density of air attacks on Kyiv. Since the beginning of May, in the first eight days of the month, the Rashists have carried out four aerial attacks! During the latest air raid alert, which lasted more than 3.5 hours, the aggressors tried to launch strikes using their UAVs. According to preliminary information, these were Iranian-made Shahed loitering munitions that attacked the capital from different directions," said Serhii Popko, head of the city military administration.

According to him, more than 30 enemy drones were detected and destroyed in the sky over Kyiv.

Unfortunately, people were injured and destruction was recorded in the city, he said. Drone debris damaged houses, road surfaces and cars, Popko said.

"Medics, the State Emergency Service and other emergency services are working at the site. The operational report is being constantly updated and clarified," he added.