Russian forces launched Shahed drones in a coordinated attack on Ukraine, with multiple groups approaching from different directions including the north toward Kyiv.
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Air defence systems are responding to Russian Shahed drones in Kyiv Oblast
One of the groups of hostile attack UAVs was approaching Kyiv
Russia attacked Ukraine on Saturday evening, using several groups of Shahed drones
Russian UAVs are approaching Kyiv from the north
Air defenses have engaged Russian Shahed drones in Kyiv Oblast, according to the regional military administration.
Enemy drones (Shahed type) were launched from the southern direction towards Kyiv, covering a route of almost 1,000 km.
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