Russian forces attacked Kyiv Oblast with drones on the night of 8-9 February. An air-raid warning had been in effect for more than 11 hours. Some Russian targets are reported to have been shot down. Source: Kyiv Oblast Military Administration on Telegram Quote: "Yet another large-scale enemy UAV attack on Kyiv Oblast.

Russia launched an overnight drone attack on Kyiv, sparking a fire at a non-residential building in one of the city's districts, the mayor of the Ukrainian capital said early on Monday, reported Reuters.

Despite more than a year of warnings that critical Ukrainian nuclear energy infrastructure sites are vulnerable to potential Russian attacks, Ukraine's Energy Ministry has failed to act swiftly to protect them,

According to Russian military bloggers, Ukrainian forces attacked southeast of Sudzha, advancing toward the settlements of Fanaseevka and Ulanok.

The Russians have been attacking Ukraine with 139 Shahed drones and decoy UAVs of various types since the evening of 7 February. Ukrainian air defence has managed to down 67 drones, while 71 disappeared from radar.

Kyiv was hit by a deadly Russian aerial strike, leaving three dead and five injured. As Russia intensifies its offensive, Ukraine relies on drones to counter the attacks. Drone warfare is reshaping the battlefield as both sides escalate their military strategies.