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Air defences repelled Russian drone attack in Kyiv as British PM visits

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Posted on January 16, 2025

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Kyiv Repels Drone Attack as British PM Keir Starmer Visits

(Reuters) - Air defences were engaged in Ukraine's capital of Kyiv on Thursday to repel a Russian drone attack, officials said, and Reuters witness reported explosions in the city while British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was visiting.

City officials said there were no casualties as a result of the attack, but a car was damaged by falling debris in one of the districts. Russia regularly launches drones across Ukraine. On Thursday, Ukraine's air force said it downed 34 out of 55 drones launched in an overnight attack, with a further 18 failing to reach targets.

(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa; Editing by Alex Richardson)

Key Takeaways

  • Air defences in Kyiv repelled a Russian drone attack.
  • British PM Keir Starmer was visiting Kyiv during the attack.
  • No casualties were reported, but a car was damaged.
  • Ukraine's air force downed 34 out of 55 drones.
  • Russia regularly launches drone attacks on Ukraine.

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