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Ukraine war: Kyiv attacked by 'kamikaze' drones Ukraine war: Russia dive-bombs Kyiv with 'kamikaze' drones
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Watch: People flee Kyiv building after explosionWatch: People flee Kyiv building after explosion
Watch: People flee Kyiv building after explosionWatch: People flee Kyiv building after explosion
Russia has hit Ukraine with a wave of attacks, dive-bombing the capital, Kyiv, with what appear to be Iranian-made "kamikaze" drones.Russia has hit Ukraine with a wave of attacks, dive-bombing the capital, Kyiv, with what appear to be Iranian-made "kamikaze" drones.
Air strikes hit critical infrastructure in three regions, cutting off electricity in hundreds of villages across the country, according to Prime Minister Denys Shmygal. Critical infrastructure was hit in the Kyiv, Dnipro and Sumy regions, with electricity cut in hundreds of towns and villages, the government says.
At least eight people were killed, four in Sumy and four in Kyiv. At least eight people were killed, four in Kyiv and four in Sumy.
Calls have mounted for sanctions on Iran, which denies supplying drones. Calls have mounted for sanctions on Iran, which continues to deny supplying drones to the Russian military.
A week ago, the Ukrainian capital was hit by Russian missiles at rush hour, part of nationwide attacks which left 19 dead.A week ago, the Ukrainian capital was hit by Russian missiles at rush hour, part of nationwide attacks which left 19 dead.
Mr Shmygal said the new strikes had hit regions of Kyiv, Dnipro and Sumy. In the latest attack, starting at around 06:30 (03:30 GMT), 28 drones targeted the capital but only five hit targets, according to the Mayor, Vitaliy Klitschko.
Four people were killed when an energy-generating facility was hit in Sumy, according to Ukraine's Deputy Interior Minister, Yevhen Yenin.
"Russia is hunting for all energy-related facilities," Mr Yenin warned. "They want to cause chaos in the energy industry."
"It shows their desperation," said Andriy Yermak, head of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's staff.
In the port city of Mykolaiv, sunflower oil tanks were set on fire by the suicide drones, said the city's mayor, Oleksandr Senkevich.
Mr Senkevich said three drones had ignited the tanks at Mykolaiv late on Sunday evening, hours before the attack in Kyiv.
A Ukrainian air force official said since last night, 37 drones had been destroyed, which had all flown into the country from the south.
Tanks at the port city of Mykolaiv were set on fire by Russian drone attacks, according to the city's mayor
The low buzzing of the slow-moving drones is becoming familiar across the country.
The city reverberated to the rattle of gunfire as anti-aircraft batteries frantically tried to shoot them down. Video on social media appeared to show one interception.The city reverberated to the rattle of gunfire as anti-aircraft batteries frantically tried to shoot them down. Video on social media appeared to show one interception.
National Police officers shooting down an Iranian drone.WE NEED AIR DEFENSE! pic.twitter.com/AvdviH6RhENational Police officers shooting down an Iranian drone.WE NEED AIR DEFENSE! pic.twitter.com/AvdviH6RhE
The explosions on Monday began at about 06:30 local time (03:30 GMT). The most recent was at about 08:10 local time. In the Shevchenkivskyi district, rescuers searched for survivors in the ruins of a block of flats that partially collapsed after one attack. The street was cordoned off as dozens of firefighters and emergency staff worked at the scene. Among the four people killed in the district was a pregnant woman.
Two were close to the city centre, with sirens and car alarms heard across the area. Across the street from the ruined building, the offices of Ukraine's energy company were also hit. The facility was probably the intended target of the strike.
"The enemy can attack our cities, but it won't be able to break us," said President Zelensky, describing the attacks as "terrorising the civilian population". Mayor Klitschko described the attacks as a "genocide of the Ukrainian people", saying, "The Russians need a Ukraine without Ukrainians."
Kyiv's mayor, Vitaliy Klitschko, described the attacks as a "genocide of the Ukrainian people. The Russians need a Ukraine without Ukrainians." The city authorities, he added, were expecting air defence systems to be delivered soon to protect the capital from further drone attacks.
Mr Klitschko said that the city authorities were expecting soon the arrival of air defence systems to protect the capital from drone attacks. "The enemy can attack our cities, but it won't be able to break us," said President Volodymyr Zelensky, describing the attacks as "terrorising the civilian population".
One Reuters news agency journalist reported seeing fragments of a drone used in the attack that bore the words "For Belgorod". Despite an appeal from the mayor for people to seek shelter, the city's streets were far from deserted. Between two sets of strikes, plenty of people could be seen going about their business.
A Reuters news agency journalist reported seeing fragments of a drone used in the attack that bore the words "For Belgorod".
The Russian border city of Belgorod has been hit several times since Russia invaded Ukraine. Moscow blames Kyiv for the attacks.The Russian border city of Belgorod has been hit several times since Russia invaded Ukraine. Moscow blames Kyiv for the attacks.
Two gunmen - who had volunteered to fight in Ukraine - killed 11 people on Saturday at a Russian military training camp in the Belgorod region. In the other attacks:
Writing on the Telegram social media site, Mr Klitschko said there were four strikes in Kyiv, although residents heard five or six explosions. He also told people to stay in air raid shelters. Four people were killed when an energy-generating facility was hit in Sumy
But despite the warnings, the streets were far from deserted. Between the first and second set of strikes, plenty of people seemed to be going about their Monday morning business. In the port city of Mykolaiv, sunflower oil tanks were set on fire by three suicide drones late on Sunday evening.
Mr Yermak described the kamikaze attacks as Russia's "death throes" and said Ukraine needed more air defence systems "as soon as possible". Tanks at the port city of Mykolaiv were set on fire by Russian drone attacks, according to the city's mayor
The low buzzing of the slow-moving drones is becoming familiar across Ukraine.
Ukrainian presidential aide Mykhaylo Podolyak accused Iran of being "responsible for the murders of Ukrainians".
Some EU foreign ministers, including those from France and Germany, are calling for new sanctions against Iran for supplying drones to Russia.Some EU foreign ministers, including those from France and Germany, are calling for new sanctions against Iran for supplying drones to Russia.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the bloc would investigate Tehran's participation in the conflict.EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the bloc would investigate Tehran's participation in the conflict.
Despite the mounting evidence of Iranian drones being used, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanani insisted his country was not a "party in the war", adding: "We have not supplied any weapons to the sides of the Ukraine war."Despite the mounting evidence of Iranian drones being used, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanani insisted his country was not a "party in the war", adding: "We have not supplied any weapons to the sides of the Ukraine war."
Russia said it had hit Ukrainian military command facilities and energy systems "in the course of 24 hours" with long-range air- and sea-based weapons on Sunday.Russia said it had hit Ukrainian military command facilities and energy systems "in the course of 24 hours" with long-range air- and sea-based weapons on Sunday.
What are 'kamikaze drones'?What are 'kamikaze drones'?
Believed to include an Iranian-supplied weapon called the Shahed-136Believed to include an Iranian-supplied weapon called the Shahed-136
These drones loiter above a target before attackingThese drones loiter above a target before attacking
Packed with explosives which detonate upon impact, destroying the dronePacked with explosives which detonate upon impact, destroying the drone
Often sent in waves and difficult to spot on radarOften sent in waves and difficult to spot on radar
The US said Iran planned to send hundreds to Russia, costing just $20,000 (£17,800) eachThe US said Iran planned to send hundreds to Russia, costing just $20,000 (£17,800) each
Ukraine has also used 'kamikaze drones' - including the US-made Switchblade modelUkraine has also used 'kamikaze drones' - including the US-made Switchblade model
Mayor Klitschko shared a photo of what he said were fragments of a kamikaze drone on TelegramMayor Klitschko shared a photo of what he said were fragments of a kamikaze drone on Telegram
Russian President Vladimir Putin said last week's strikes were in retaliation for the bombing of a key bridge linking Russia to occupied Crimea, which he blamed on Ukraine.Russian President Vladimir Putin said last week's strikes were in retaliation for the bombing of a key bridge linking Russia to occupied Crimea, which he blamed on Ukraine.
It was the first time during the war that the centre of Kyiv had been directly targeted.It was the first time during the war that the centre of Kyiv had been directly targeted.
Earlier this week, Mr Putin said there was no need for more large-scale strikes on Ukraine. Most designated targets had been hit, he said, adding that it was not his aim to destroy the country.Earlier this week, Mr Putin said there was no need for more large-scale strikes on Ukraine. Most designated targets had been hit, he said, adding that it was not his aim to destroy the country.
A drone seen in Kyiv on Monday Russia has increased the use of combat drones in Ukraine as it seeks to avoid using long-range precision missions.
A Ukrainian in Kyiv fires at a drone Additional reporting by Hugo Bachega in Kyiv, and Elsa Maishman and Patrick Jackson in London.
Additional reporting by Elsa Maishman and Patrick Jackson in London