Ukraine's capital was subjected to the largest drone attack since the start of Russia's war, local officials said, as Kyiv prepared to mark the anniversary of its founding on Sunday. Russia has repeatedly launched waves of drone attacks against Ukraine, but most are shot down. Ukrainian air defenses, bolstered by sophisticated Western-supplied systems, have been adept at thwarting Russian air attacks — both drones and aircraft missiles. Earlier in May, Ukraine prevented an intense Russian air attack on Kyiv, shooting down all missiles aimed at the capital. Against the backdrop of Saturday night’s drone attacks, Russia's ambassador to the U.K., Andrei Kelin, warned of an escalation in Ukraine.

Source: The Standard May 28, 2023 17:40 UTC