Russia strikes Kyiv in rare daytime drone attack, debris crashes on main square


Police officers inspect a part of the downed Russian drone during a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine March 16, 2026. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

KYIV, March 16 (Reuters) - Russia launched a ⁠rare daylight attack on Kyiv on Monday using drones that appeared upgraded, Ukrainian ⁠officials said, with multiple explosions ripping through the city and drone debris ‌crashing onto the capital's main square.

Ukrainian air defence units downed 194 out of 211 Russian drones, the air force said, adding that the morning attack was unusual in its timing and involved different types of drones ​targeting the central Kyiv region.

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