Russia launches drone attacks on Kyiv, injuring 2

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated as new details emerge.

Russia launched a wave of drone attacks on Kyiv overnight on June 23, local officials reported.

As of 1:40 a.m. local time, two people had been reported injured, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram.

The two injured people have been hospitalized.

Preliminary reports from the Solomianskyi district indicate that debris from the attack struck non-residential buildings. Emergency services are currently at the scene.

A fire has also been reported in the Solomianskyi district.

Air defense systems in the city remain active.

Russian attacks kill 7, injure 23 in Ukraine over past day

Russia launched two Iskander-M or North Korean KN-23 ballistic missiles, an S-300 anti-aircraft missile, and 47 Shahed-type attack drones and decoy drones against Ukraine overnight, primarily targeting Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine’s Air Force reported.

The Kyiv IndependentMartin Fornusek