Kyiv faced intense air strikes at night, with residents reporting the waves of drones and endless missiles and explosions that were almost constant echoing throughout the city.
ABC News Bureau estimates that dozens of drones are launched to the capital of Ukraine. While many were intercepted, some seemed to have reached their targets, triggering fires in various districts. The authorities have confirmed at least two injuries.
Appearing 24 hours after Russian troops targeted regions throughout Ukraine with more than 470 drones of attacks – one of the biggest air strikes in the war, according to the Ukraine Air Force.

People take refuge in Metro Station during Russian drone attacks, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine June 10, 2025.
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Previously Monday, Russia and Ukraine held the first stage of the exchange of prisoners after the agreement was achieved during the peace talks in Istanbul.
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