Russian kamikaze drones "Shahed" are attacking Ukraine, and explosions have been reported in Kyiv (updated).

Russian terrorists are once again attacking Ukraine with Shahed kamikaze drones. Air alerts have been declared in many regions, and air defense systems are operational.

This was reported by RBK-Ukraine citing the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

On the evening of January 3, Russian invaders launched a large-scale attack with strike drones. As of 22:10, enemy drones were detected moving

• in the Sumy region, southwest towards Poltava;
• in the Chernihiv region, heading towards Kyiv;
• in the Poltava region, on a southwest course.

At 23:01, military officials declared an air alert in Kyiv due to the approaching drones from the Brovary and Boryspil areas.

At 23:10, the Air Forces reported the movement of an enemy drone from the northeast towards Brovary and Kyiv.

Around 23:18, a series of explosions were heard in the capital.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that air defense systems were engaged against enemy UAVs on the left bank of the capital.

At 23:30, the air alert in Kyiv was lifted.

As of 23:37, Russian strike UAVs were moving:

• in the northern part of Kyiv region, heading south and west;
• in the Sumy region, towards the southwest;
• in the Chernihiv region towards Kyiv;
• in the Poltava region, on a southwest course.

At 00:18, military officials reported the approach of enemy strike UAVs towards Zhytomyr from the north and northeast.

At 0:51, the Air Forces reported enemy drones in the Zhytomyr area.

Additionally, Shaheds are approaching the city of Vasylkiv in the Kyiv region. People are advised to stay in shelters.

At 1:31, military officials reported the movement of enemy strike UAVs towards Zhytomyr from the north.

At 1:41, the Air Forces reported drone activity in the area of the city of Staro Konstantinov.

As of 05:04, the air alert map of Ukraine looked as follows:

Source: Air alert map of Ukraine (t.me/povitryanatrivogaaa)

Russian Air Attacks

During the day on January 3, the aggressor struck Chernihiv with ballistic missiles.

As a result of the strike, dozens of homes were damaged, and there are injured and one fatality.

In the Kyiv region, fragments of Russian Shaheds fell in open areas. A man sustained injuries.

On the night of January 3, the Russians attacked Ukraine with 93 drones simultaneously from three directions.