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Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Russian drones and missiles mount heavy barrage on Ukraine's capital
KYIV -Russia mounted an intense and sustained barrage of Kyiv overnight, with missiles and drones targeting the Ukrainian capital where there was a succession of large explosions, Reuters reporters in the city said. Operation of the city's metro transport system was disrupted because a Russian strike had hit and damaged a train between stations, the city's military administration said. The air attack also triggered fires in residential buildings in different parts of the city, authorities said. Earlier in the night, as the attacks came in, Reuters reporters could hear the sound of Russian kamikaze drones buzzing in the sky, accompanied by the sounds of outgoing fire from Ukrainian anti-aircraft fire. Reuters witnesses reported a series of booming explosions powerful enough to rattle windows far from the impact site, and at least one large fire at the site of a drone hit. Ukraine's air force said the city had been targeted with drones and Kalibr cruise missiles. Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv's military administration, said drones had struck the upper floors of a high-rise apartment building and started a fire in Darnytskyi district on the east side of the city, where he said emergency power cuts were possible. One unofficial Telegram channel said a shopping centre in the area was ablaze. Tkachenko said a fire had also broken out in an apartment building in a western district. He said drone fragments had been spotted in three districts. In one of the most audacious attacks of the war between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian spies last weekend destroyed some of Russia's strategic bomber aircraft on the ground using quadrocopter drones hidden in wooden sheds. U.S. President Donald Trump said after a phone conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that the Kremlin was planning an unspecified response to the Ukrainian attack on Russian air bases.
AsiaOne
3 hours ago
- Politics
- AsiaOne
Russian drones attack Kyiv, trigger fires in residential areas, officials say , World News
KYIV — Russian drones attacked Ukraine's capital Kyiv early on Friday (June 6), triggering fires in residential buildings in different parts of the city, authorities said. Tymur Tkachenko, head of the city's military administration, said the drones had approached the city in waves and that air defence units were trying to repel them. He later warned of a risk of ballistic missiles being deployed against the city. Reuters witnesses reported a series of explosions and at least one large fire at one site of a drone impact. Tkachenko said drones had struck the upper floors of a high-rise apartment building and started a fire in Darnytskyi district on the east side of the city, where he said emergency power cuts were possible. One unofficial Telegram channel said a shopping centre in the area was ablaze. Tkachenko said a fire had also broken out in an apartment building in a western district. He said drone fragments had been spotted in three districts. Officials said details on damage and possible casualties were being collated. [[nid:718743]]
India Today
4 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Russian drones hit Kyiv, set residential buildings on fire amid missile warning
Russian drones battered Ukraine's capital in the early hours of Friday, sparking multiple fires in residential areas and forcing emergency power cuts as air defences scrambled to respond. Three people suffered injuries, officials said. Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv's military administration, said the drones had "approached the city in waves" and that the situation remained volatile. "There is also a risk that ballistic missiles could be deployed against the city."advertisementAccording to Reuters, witnesses on the ground reported several loud explosions and plumes of smoke across Kyiv. One particularly large blaze erupted after a drone hit a high-rise apartment in the Darnytskyi district on the city's east side. "Emergency crews are on site, and power cuts are likely in the area due to the damage," Tkachenko added. An unofficial Telegram channel claimed a local shopping centre was also ablaze, though officials have not confirmed this. In the city's western districts, another apartment complex caught fire following drone debris strikes, as fragments were found scattered across at least three said the full extent of the damage was still being assessed. "Details on destruction and potential casualties are being collated," he Thursday, Kremlin said that Russia will retaliate against Ukraine's latest attacks at its military's discretion. Ukraine used drones to strike Russian heavy bomber planes at air bases in Siberia and the far north at the weekend, and Russia also accused it of blowing up rail bridges in the south of the country, killing seven spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, at his daily briefing with reporters, highlighted comments made by Putin a day earlier about the railway attacks. "The president described the Kyiv regime as a terrorist regime, because it was the regime's leadership that consciously gave the order, the command, the order to blow up a passenger train. This is nothing other than terrorism at the state level. This is an important statement by the president," said attacks on Russia and Russian air strikes and advances on the battlefield have escalated the war that began in February inputs from Reuters
News18
4 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Russia Launches Ballistic Missiles At Kyiv In Retaliation Against Ukraine's Drone Attacks
Last Updated: Russia retaliated against Ukraine's drone attacks as its forces launched ballistic missiles at Kyiv on Friday, officials said. Days after Ukraine's drone attacks on bomber fleet, Russia on Friday retaliated with ballistic missiles and drones from multiple locations, the Ukrainian Air Force said. Several buildings across the capital city were damaged by falling debris and drone strikes as Ukraine attempted to stop the incoming projectiles, Tymur Tkachenko, Head of Kyiv City Military Administration, said, CNN reported. At least two explosions were heard in the Kyiv region on Friday. Tkachenko alleged that Russia attempted to target the residential areas with drones, adding that a high-rise building in the Solomyansky district of Kyiv suffered damage. Fires were also reported in the districts of Holosiivskyi and Darnytskyi of Kyiv, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Ukraine's air defence systems were activated in the Obolon area of the capital city to shoot down the incoming projectiles, according to the Mayor. 'The attack on the capital continues. Stay in shelters!" the Mayor said. Russia's strong retaliation comes days after Ukraine's security service launched large-scale drone attacks deep inside Russia and damaged 41 Russian military aircraft. On Tuesday, Ukraine also attacked the Kerch Bridge, which is the only direct link between Russia and the Crimean Peninsula. The attack used 1,100 kilograms of explosives placed underwater. First Published: June 06, 2025, 06:59 IST
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russia launches aerial assault on Kyiv days after Ukraine's audacious drone attack on bomber fleet
Russian ballistic missiles and drones have been launched toward Ukraine from multiple directions, the Ukrainian Air Force said on Telegram Friday. Fires caused by falling debris and drone strikes were reported in buildings across Kyiv, as Ukraine attempted to repel the Russian attack, the Head of Kyiv City Military Administration Tymur Tkachenko said. A CNN producer in the Kyiv region reported hearing at least two explosions. Tkachenko accused Russia of hitting residential areas with the drone attack, saying a high-rise building the the Solomyansky district of Kyiv was damaged. Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko also reported fires in the districts of Holosiivskyi and Darnytskyi of the Ukrainian capital. Ukrainian air defense units have been activated in the Obolon area of Kyiv, Klitschko said on Telegram early Friday morning local time. 'The attack on the capital continues. Stay in shelters!' the mayor said. The Russian missile attack on Ukraine comes days after Ukraine's security service launched a series of daring, large-scale drone attacks deep inside Russia, striking airfields and hitting 41 Russian military aircraft. On Tuesday, Ukraine also launched an attack on the Kerch Bridge, the only direct connection point between Russia and the annexed Crimean Peninsula, with 1,100 kilograms of explosives that had been planted underwater. This is a developing story and will be updated.
