All missiles and drones headed for Kiev were intercepted in the "distant suburbs" of the city, Serhii Popko said. He added that the Russians launched the attack from Tu-95MS strategic bombers in the Caspian region.

"For the second night in a row, the people of Kiev did not hear the explosions above their heads," Popko stressed, as reported by the Kyiv Independent."According to preliminary information, no air targetsreached the capital," said Popko.