Russia initiated its third ballistic missile attack on Kyiv this month on Sunday, according to the Ukrainian capital's military administration. Preliminary reports indicate that all airborne weapons were neutralized before reaching the city.
Serhiy Popko, the head of Kyiv's military administration, disclosed on Telegram that this marks the third such strike in August, occurring precisely six days apart each time. Popko suggested that the missiles might have been sourced from North Korea.
Additionally, Ukraine's air defense successfully intercepted several Russian drones. The full extent of the attack remains uncertain, though there have been no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Reuters was unable to independently confirm the missile types used. A Reuters correspondent in the area heard sounds consistent with air defense operations early Sunday morning.
Approximately two hours post the initial assault, alerts were issued for Kyiv, its vicinity, and large parts of central and northeastern Ukraine, warning of potential additional missile threats, according to Ukraine's air force.
