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Ukrainian air defense forces intercepted all Russian drones approaching Kyiv during an overnight attack on July 21, 2024. The municipal military administration confirmed no destruction or casualties were reported in the capital.

Kyiv, Ukraine
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Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

All incoming Russian kamikaze drones were downed on their approach to Kyiv

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

This was at least the fifth consecutive actual attempt by the enemy to attack the capital using drones over the past two weeks

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

No reports of destruction or casualties in Kyiv from this attack

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

All drones targeting Kyiv were destroyed by air defense outside the city.

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Air defense forces downed all incoming Russian kamikaze drones on their approach to Kyiv

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

This was at least the fifth consecutive actual attempt by Russia to attack Kyiv using drones over the past two weeks

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

No reports of destruction or casualties in Kyiv

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Extracted: 2026-02-23T15:07:57.235Z

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