Nato jets scrambled as Putin launches 10-hour blitz on Ukraine… while Kyiv's drones hit Moscow for FIFTH night in a row
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NATO fighter jets were scrambled overnight after Russia launched a fresh wave of drone and missile strikes on Ukraine in a 10-hour blitz.
Kyiv unleashed chaos in Russia after launching its own drone attack on Moscow for the fifth night in a row.
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An explosion of a drone lights up the sky over the city during a Russian drone and missile strike
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A firefighter stands near a damaged residential building following a Russian attack
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Explosions lit up the night sky in Kyiv as the missiles and drones were seen above high-rise buildings.
In another tense and sleepless night for Kyiv residents, many were forced to rush to take shelter in underground stations.
Explosions were heard across the city as air defence units engaged in repelling the attack.
Ukraine's air force said that Russia launched 426 drones and 24 missiles overnight across the country.
But only 23 drones hit their targets, officials added.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said rescuers and medics were working on sites across four districts of the capital.
A subway station in central Kyiv, commercial property, shops, houses and a kindergarten were damaged, city officials said.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia sowed chaos at major airports serving Moscow on early Monday.
Thousands of passengers were forced to wait in long queues or sleep on the floor after flights were cancelled or delayed, Russian media reported.
Russia's defence ministry said it had downed 117 drones overnight, including 30 over the Moscow region.
On Sunday, officials claimed to have downed 172 drones, including 30 over the Moscow region.
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