Russia launches massive new air assault on Kyiv - officials

A residential building burns after being damaged during a massive Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 30, 2023. Press service of the Kyiv City Military Administration/Handout via REUTERS

KYIV (Reuters) - Russia launched a fresh "massive" wave of attacks on Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday and air defence systems were engaging incoming targets, city officials said, as air raid sirens blared in several other regions.

"A massive attack!" Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on the Telegram messaging app. "Do not leave shelters."