Kyiv fifteenth night in May under fire, also attack during the day

Kyiv fifteenth night in May under fire, also attack during the day

Kyiv was again attacked by Russian missiles and drones in the night from Sunday to Monday, international news agencies report. Several buildings were damaged, but as far as is known, there were no fatalities. It is the second night in a row and the fifteenth in May that Russia attacked Kyiv.

Ukraine has destroyed about 40 missiles and drones, according to Reuters news agency. The Ukrainian Air Force speaks of larger numbers: 37 missiles and 29 drones. Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko told Telegram that “our air defense is working”. Explosions could be heard in several areas of the city, he said.

During the day on Monday, Kyiv was once again rocked by Russian airstrikes. Several explosions were heard in the center of the city, probably from anti-aircraft fire. Klitschko called on Kyiv residents to take shelter. Many people did so in air raid shelters and subway stations.

In the night from Saturday to Sunday, very heavy rocket and drone attacks also took place in Kyiv. Two people died and three people were injured. According to Ukraine, Russia used Iranian-made Shahed drones. Sunday’s attack took place on the day Kyiv celebrated its foundation in AD 482.

In addition to Kyiv, air strikes also took place in the port of Odesa. Ukrainian grain is shipped from that port across the Black Sea. It is not known whether the grain trade has been endangered by the fire.