Ukraine says it shot down 29 of 30 missiles in overnight Russian attacks

Police officer inspects remains of a Russian cruise missile shot down by Air Defence Forces, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 18, 2023. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine shot down 29 of 30 missiles launched by Russia in overnight air strikes but one person was killed in an attack on the southern city of Odesa, the Ukrainian military said on Thursday.

Black smoke filled the sky over Kyiv during the ninth attack on the capital this month. Falling debris from missiles hit by air defences set off fires in eastern parts of Kyiv, causing minor damage but no casualties in the capital, officials said.