Ukraine's air defence responds to Russian drones on approaches to Kyiv and in Kyiv Oblast

Ukraine’s air defence responded to Russian drones in Kyiv Oblast on the night of 27-28 September.

Source: Kyiv Oblast Military Administration; Kyiv City Military Administration

Quote: "Enemy UAVs were detected in the airspace. Air defence is responding to the airborne assets."

Details: An air-raid warning was issued in the city of Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast at around 02:00.

Updated: At 02:40, the all-clear was given in Kyiv. 

At 03:35, an air-raid warning was issued again.

At 04:46, Kyiv Oblast Military Administration again reported an air defence operation, and explosions were heard in Kyiv. 

At 04:54, Kyiv City Military Administration confirmed that air defence was responding in the oblast, near Kyiv. 

The all-clear was given in Kyiv at 06:01.

Background: On the evening of 27 September, Russian attack drones entered Ukrainian airspace. An air-raid warning was issued in several oblasts.

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