As Russian drone attacks intensify over Ukraine's capital, Kyiv is taking significant steps to bolster its defense capabilities.

Hundreds of Russian drones flying from all directions attacked Kyiv overnight into Thursday in an apparent new Russian tactic, marking a second consecutive night of ferocious attacks on Ukraine.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal held a meeting in Kyiv with his Latvian counterpart Evika Silina, during which they discussed a new package of defense assistance, deeper bilateral cooperation,

At least two people were killed in Kyiv and 16 others were injured across Ukraine in an overnight Russian drone and missile bombardment, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday morning.

Kyiv will allocate 260 million hryvnias ($6.2 million) for a drone interceptor program to defend the capital's skies from Russian drones, city authorities said on Friday.

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Russia launched its largest drone and missile bombardment of Ukraine overnight into Wednesday, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Kyiv City Military Administration has announced the launch of a full-fledged interception system for Russian drones targeting Kyiv, with UAH 260 million (approx. US$6.2 million) set to be allocated for this initiative.

More than 40 drones were intercepted over Kyiv, where city officials said at least one person had been killed, probably by falling debris. By Marc Santora and Andrés R. Martínez Explosions ...