Russia-Ukraine war, the largest armed conflict in Europe since WW2, enters its 761st day.
People take shelter in a metro station during a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kiev. / Photo: ReutersUkraine's capital Kiev and the western region of Lviv were under Russian air attack, officials have said.
"Explosions in the capital. Air defence is working. Do not leave shelters," Kiev mayor Vitali Klitschko posted on Telegram. Lviv regional governor Maksym Kozytskyi said Stryi district, south of the city of Lviv, near the Polish border, was also under attack. Ukraine was earlier placed under a nationwide air alert that warned of cruise missiles being launched from Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers.Polish and allied aircraft have been activated after Russia launched an air attack on Ukraine's west and near the Polish border, the Operational Command of the Polish armed forces has said.
"Polish and allied aircraft have been activated, which may result in increased noise levels, especially in the south-eastern part of the country," the Command said on the social media service X.
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