Huge explosion above Kyiv after ’most powerful’ attack since spring

The Kyiv mayor, Vitali Klitschko, said at least two people were killed in the Ukrainian capital after Russia launched an attack using drones and missiles. Ukrainian air defence systems shot down at least 20 missiles heading for the city from different directions. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► Several buildings were damaged by debris and at least six residential houses were hit by missile fragments, injuring several people, according to officials. In Russia, state media reported four heavy transport planes were damaged at Pskov airbase. The Russian defence ministry reported Ukrainian drones over six regions. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #Kyiv #Ukraine #Russia #Zelenskiy #Putin #News