Russia launched overnight drone attacks on Ukraine targeting communications and energy facilities, with debris also found at the premises of a western embassy in central Kyiv, according to the city's mayor citing preliminary information.
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Key facts
- Russia carried out overnight drone attacks on Ukraine targeting communications and energy facilities, according to the Guardian.
- Debris was found at the premises of a western embassy in central Kyiv, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
- Klitschko did not name the embassy but said emergency services were heading to the site.
- The information cited by the mayor was preliminary.
Russia targeted communications and energy facilities across Ukraine in overnight drone attacks, according to coverage of the war by the Guardian’s Europe live blog.
Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said this morning that debris had been found at the premises of one of the western embassies in the centre of Ukraine’s capital. He was citing preliminary information.
Klitschko did not name the embassy involved. He said emergency services were heading to the site.
Why it matters
Strikes on energy and communications facilities can affect power and connectivity for civilians. Reported debris at a western embassy may draw further international attention to the war.
Frequently asked questions
What did Russia target in the overnight drone attacks?
According to the Guardian's live coverage, Russia targeted communications and energy facilities in Ukraine during the overnight drone attacks.
Was a western embassy hit in Kyiv?
Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said debris had been found at the premises of one of the western embassies in central Kyiv, citing preliminary information. He did not name the embassy, and emergency services were heading to the site.
Timeline
- Russia targets communications and energy facilities in overnight drone attacks on Ukraine – Europe live
The Guardian World: Kyiv mayor says debris had also been found at the site of a western embassy in the capital Debris had been found at the premises of one of the western embassies in the centre of Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said this morning, citing preliminary inform