At least one person was killed and three others were injured in Ukraine's capital, officials said.
The Air Force Command of Ukraine's Armed Forces said a total of 31 kamikaze drones were launched by Russia into Kyiv. Air defense forces shot down 29 drones over the city, the military said.
The administration described the overnight air strike as"extreme," stating that it was the 17th attack launched since the beginning of May. It said search operations are underway for people potentially trapped under debris in the high-rise building where a fire broke out.
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