Ukraine's air force destroys 30 self-exploding Russian drones in early-morning attack

Ukraine's air force said that it was able to destroy 30 of at least 35 self-exploding drones that Russia launched across the country from the eastern side of the Azov Sea.

The capital city Kyiv is said to have been the main target of these latest Russian attacks.

Ukrainian authorities say that at least 20 of the Iranian-made drones were detected over the capital's air space and at least 15 of them were successfully shot down.

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Kyiv region governor Oleksii Kuleba said on Telegram that some critical infrastructure facilities were damaged, as well as private houses, and at least two people were injured.

The capital's mayor Vitali Klitschko said that explosions were heard in two districts, Shevchenkivskyi and Solomianskyi.

He said also on Telegram that there were no immediate casualties reported, and that the emergency services are working in the area.

Although the capital seemed the main target of the latest Russian attack, the armed forces said that other places in the country were also targeted.

This comes as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is due to meet Nato allies on a Baltic trip, to urge leaders to stand firm in support of Ukraine.

The Ukrainian military has reported increasing success in shooting down missiles and explosive drones.

Russia has been targeting energy infrastructure, including in Kyiv, as part of a strategy to try to freeze Ukrainians.

On Friday, Ukraine's capital was attacked as part of a massive strike from Russia.

Dozens of missiles were launched across the country, triggering widespread power outages.