Russia Shifts to Daylight Drone Attacks on Kyiv, Disrupting Daily Life

Russia has changed tactics with round-the-clock drone attacks on Kyiv, disrupting daily routines and causing residents to consider leaving.

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Russia has changed its attack tactics in Kyiv to include fast-flying, jet-powered drones that strike during daylight hours, in addition to overnight attacks. ^[1] Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, said in a statement on X that a Russian drone struck the central building of the Security Service of Ukraine on Volodymyrska Street in Kyiv, across from St. Sophia Cathedral. ^[2] Air-raid sirens in Kyiv have become part of daily life, interrupting commutes, shopping trips, and children's school. ^[3] Ivan Datsiv, an IT worker in Kyiv's Podil district, said he is thinking of leaving the city because the alarms sound constantly and he no longer sees the point of repeatedly going to a shelter. ^[4] Since last week, Russian attacks on Kyiv have come day and night, compounding the terror of overnight strikes with constant daytime disruption. ^[5] Kyiv's mayor said on the Telegram app that five people were injured in the attack. ^[6]

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Russia has changed its attack tactics in Kyiv to include fast-flying, jet-powered drones that strike during daylight hours, in addition to overnight attacks. · Winnipeg Free Press

Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, said in a statement on X that a Russian drone struck the central building of the Security Service of Ukraine on Volodymyrska Street in Kyiv, across from St. Sophia Cathedral. · FRANCE 24

Air-raid sirens in Kyiv have become part of daily life, interrupting commutes, shopping trips, and children's school. · Winnipeg Free Press

Ivan Datsiv, an IT worker in Kyiv's Podil district, said he is thinking of leaving the city because the alarms sound constantly and he no longer sees the point of repeatedly going to a shelter. · Winnipeg Free Press

Since last week, Russian attacks on Kyiv have come day and night, compounding the terror of overnight strikes with constant daytime disruption. · Winnipeg Free Press

Kyiv's mayor said on the Telegram app that five people were injured in the attack. · FRANCE 24

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