Russian airstrike on Ukraine wreaks havoc; Kyiv residents shelter

Russia conducted a massive attack on Ukraine using long-range aviation and drones. The highest threat level was declared in Kyiv, and residents were advised to take shelter in bunkers. French journalist Andrei Vaitovich published a recording from the crowded metro in the capital, where Ukrainians took refuge.

On Monday morning, Russia conducted a massive attack on Ukraine using long-range aviation and drones. In the morning, the Ukrainian Air Force reported that 11 Russian strategic bombers and 60 Shahed and Gerber strike drones participated in the attack.

As Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reported, 15 regions were affected. Representatives of the military authorities of the oblasts reported that at least four people died.

The Russian Ministry of Defence announced on Monday that they used "high-precision weapons to hit critical infrastructure," which "supports the military-industrial complex" – reported by Interfax, cited by Reuters. According to Russian authorities, the "massive" strike on energy facilities achieved "all targets," – reported AFP.

Around 1:00 AM EST an air raid alert was announced in Kyiv, which is still ongoing. The highest threat level was also declared in the capital in the morning. Residents across the country were advised to hide in shelters.

French journalist Andrei Vaitovich published a recording from the Kyiv metro on the X portal.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that several districts of the capital experienced power outages as a result of the attack. Consequently, the water supply was also interrupted.

A video showing the aftermath of the strike on the Kyiv hydroelectric power plant dam appeared online.

The Kyiv City Military Administration announced that "cruise missiles approached Kyiv after complex manoeuvres, in very tight groups from various directions."

"During the missile attack, the opponent fired several ballistic missiles towards the capital, including the 'Kinzhal' air-launched ballistic missile. Air defence forces and means destroyed about a dozen missiles (the type and number will be precisely reported by the Air Force)," the statement reads.