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Ukraine said it shot down 11 Russian drones out of 15 launched in overnight attacks on Kyiv, marking a second consecutive night of drone strikes on the capital.

Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast
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Kyiv Post Ukrainska Pravda

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Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

A total of 15 kamikaze drones were involved in the strike. Eleven of them were destroyed in the areas of responsibility of the Centre and East air commands.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Enemy forces carried out another airstrike on Ukraine's capital using Shahed loitering munitions. This was the second day in a row after more than a week's break.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Personnel and assets of Ukraine's air defence detected and destroyed all enemy targets in Kyiv's airspace.

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Extracted: 2026-03-09T10:43:06.748Z

Source story: 19358