Russia is attacking Kiev with drones tonight, the mayor of the Ukrainian capital Alexander Klitschko announced, quoted by Reuters and BTA.
"Stay in hiding," he wrote in "Telegram", pointing out that Russian drones had targeted the large neighborhood of "Troeshchina" on the outskirts of the capital.
Sergiy Popko, head of the Kyiv Military Administration, said that the air defense forces were involved in repelling the attack.
So far, there is no information about damage or injuries, notes Reuters.
An air alert has been declared across eastern Ukraine.
Meanwhile, European Council President Charles Michel said he had invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to present his "plan for victory" over Russia at the EU summit, which will take place this week in Brussels, France Press reported, quoted by BTA.
Michel announced on social media that he had invited Zelensky "to the European Union summit on Thursday, October 17, to review the latest developments in Russia's war against Ukraine and present his plan for victory." ;.
Kiev's military support and the strengthening of the Ukrainian energy sector are among the topics that will be discussed by the leaders of the 27 member states of the European Union.
Last week, Zelensky, whose country is facing a grueling third winter of war, outlined his ideas for the development of military action against Russia to top European leaders and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on a tour of London, Paris , Rome and Berlin.