Russia Launches Missiles & Drones At Kyiv Ahead Of Key Zelensky-Trump Meeting

Dec 27, 2025 8:26 AM, 33 news, 2 views

Several powerful explosions were heard across Kyiv early Saturday as Ukrainian authorities warned that the capital was facing a missile and drone threat.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said air defence systems had been activated following the blasts.

“Explosions in the capital. Air defence forces are operating. Stay in shelters!" Klitschko wrote on Telegram.

Ukraine’s air force issued a nationwide air raid alert in the early hours of Saturday, warning that Russian drones and missiles were moving through multiple regions, including the capital. Messages posted on social media urged residents to seek shelter immediately.

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