Russia hit "critical infrastructure" in Kyiv and private houses near the region early Monday, Ukrainian authorities said. They also informed&nbsp;that air defence systems destroyed about 18 drones that were directed at the capital. Twenty-three drones were directed towards Kyiv, the military administration said on the Telegram messaging app.

"During the air alert, 23 enemy UAVs were recorded in the sky above the capital. Air defence destroyed 18 drones," the Kyiv city military administration said on social media.&nbsp;

Governor Oleksiy Kuleba said said the drone attack has caused "fairly serious" damage in the region and three areas in the region have been left without power supply.

Earlier, officials said that Russia had attacked the capital with Shahed drones.

"Air alert continues in Kyiv," the administration said. "The enemy is attacking the capital with 'Shahed' barrage ammunition. Air defence is being at work."

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Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that as of now no deaths or injuries from the attack have been reported. The medics are working at the sites of the strikes in the Solomyanskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts of the capital.

"As a result of the attack on the capital, critical infrastructure facilities were damaged," Vitali Klitschko said on the Telegram messaging app.

"Energy and heating engineers are working to quickly stabilize the situation with energy and heat supply."

The Solomyanskyi district in the western part of Kyiv is a busy transport hub. It houses a train station and one of the city's two passenger airports.

Earlier, several loud blasts were heard in Kyiv and the surrounding region. Oleksiy Kuleba, governor of the Kyiv region, had said that the region was under a drone attack.

Reuters&nbsp;reported a witness as saying that there was a fire as a result of the attack in Kyiv's often targeted&nbsp;Shevchenkivskyi district.

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Air raid sirens could be heard most of the night into Monday in Kyiv and the region around it, with fresh alerts declared at 5:25 am&nbsp;local time.

On Wednesday,&nbsp;Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had said that the country's air defence systems had shot down 13 Iranian-made kamikaze drones that targeted the capital Kyiv.&nbsp;

Two administrative buildings are also reported to have been damaged in the attack.

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Russia hit "critical infrastructure" in Kyiv and private houses near the region early Monday, Ukrainian authorities said. They also informed that air defence systems destroyed about 18 drones that were directed at the capital.

Russia hit "critical infrastructure" in Kyiv and private houses near the region early Monday, Ukrainian authorities said. They also informed that air defence systems destroyed about 18 drones that were directed at the capital. Twenty-three drones were directed towards Kyiv, the military administration said on the Telegram messaging app. "During the air alert, 23 enemy UAVs were recorded in the sky above the capital. Air defence destroyed 18 drones," the Kyiv city military administration said on social media. Governor Oleksiy Kuleba said said the drone attack has caused "fairly serious" damage in the region and three areas in the region have been left without power supply. Earlier, officials said that Russia had attacked the capital with Shahed drones. "Air alert continues in Kyiv," the administration said. "The enemy is attacking the capital with 'Shahed' barrage ammunition. Air defence is being at work." Also Read | Ukraine air defence shot down Iran-made 13 kamikaze drones targeting Kyiv, claims Zelensky Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that as of now no deaths or injuries from the attack have been reported. The medics are working at the sites of the strikes in the Solomyanskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts of the capital. "As a result of the attack on the capital, critical infrastructure facilities were damaged," Vitali Klitschko said on the Telegram messaging app. "Energy and heating engineers are working to quickly stabilize the situation with energy and heat supply." The Solomyanskyi district in the western part of Kyiv is a busy transport hub. It houses a train station and one of the city's two passenger airports. Earlier, several loud blasts were heard in Kyiv and the surrounding region. Oleksiy Kuleba, governor of the Kyiv region, had said that the region was under a drone attack. Reuters reported a witness as saying that there was a fire as a result of the attack in Kyiv's often targeted Shevchenkivskyi district. × Air raid sirens could be heard most of the night into Monday in Kyiv and the region around it, with fresh alerts declared at 5:25 am local time. On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had said that the country's air defence systems had shot down 13 Iranian-made kamikaze drones that targeted the capital Kyiv. Two administrative buildings are also reported to have been damaged in the attack. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that the country's air defence systems had shot down 13 Iranian-made kamikaze drones that targeted the capital Kyiv earlier in the day.

Russia "started this morning with 13 Shaheds... all 13 were shot down by our Ukrainian air defence systems," Zelensky said in a video address on social media. Moscow has been accused of deploying Iranian-made suicide drones against Ukraine targets.

Earlier, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko had&nbsp;said&nbsp;that explosions were heard in a central neighbourhood of the capital city on Wednesday morning.

"Explosions in the Shevchenkivsky district of the capital. (Emergency) services are on their way," Klitschko said on the Telegram messaging app.

He has said that air defence shot down 10 Iranian-made "Shahed drones" over Kyiv and the nearby region.

"In the Kyiv region and over the capital, air defence forces shot down a total of 10 Shahed drones," he wrote. 
 
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Two administrative buildings are also reported to have been damaged in the attack.

The governor of Zhytomyr, an area near&nbsp;Kyiv, warned of the possibility of a second wave of drone attacks.

In a message posted on Telegram, Vitaliy Bunechko said, "Air danger continues. A second wave of drone attacks is possible. Stay in shelters."

MP Oleksiy Goncharenko informed that three explosions are believed to have struck Kyiv this morning. Emergency services were dispatched to the affected areas.&nbsp;

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that the country's air defence systems had shot down 13 Iranian-made kamikaze drones that targeted the capital Kyiv earlier in the day. Russia "started this morning with 13 Shaheds... all 13 were shot down by our Ukrainian air defence systems," Zelensky said in a video address on social media. Moscow has been accused of deploying Iranian-made suicide drones against Ukraine targets. Earlier, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko had said that explosions were heard in a central neighbourhood of the capital city on Wednesday morning. "Explosions in the Shevchenkivsky district of the capital. (Emergency) services are on their way," Klitschko said on the Telegram messaging app. He has said that air defence shot down 10 Iranian-made "Shahed drones" over Kyiv and the nearby region. "In the Kyiv region and over the capital, air defence forces shot down a total of 10 Shahed drones," he wrote. ALSO READ | Russia-Ukraine war: Missiles strike Russian-occupied regions, two killed and several injured Two administrative buildings are also reported to have been damaged in the attack. The governor of Zhytomyr, an area near Kyiv, warned of the possibility of a second wave of drone attacks. In a message posted on Telegram, Vitaliy Bunechko said, "Air danger continues. A second wave of drone attacks is possible. Stay in shelters." MP Oleksiy Goncharenko informed that three explosions are believed to have struck Kyiv this morning. Emergency services were dispatched to the affected areas. At 6:30, three explosions were already heard in Kyiv. Ukrainians wake up not from alarm clocks, but from explosions. Thanks to neighboring Russia! Good morning! — Oleksiy Goncharenko (@GoncharenkoUa) December 14, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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