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Russian drones have been spotted in the Kyiv region, and air defense systems are currently in operation.

In the Kyiv region, air defense forces and resources began operations during the night of January 8. Enemy drones were detected in the sky over the area.
В Киевской области зафиксированы российские дроны, системы противовоздушной обороны активно действуют.

In the Kyiv region, air defense forces and assets began operations on the night of January 8. Enemy drones were detected in the sky over the area.

This was reported by RBK-Ukraine citing the Telegram channel of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration (KOVA).

Information about the repulsion of a Russian air attack in the Kyiv region emerged around 12:30 AM.

"Movement of enemy UAVs has been recorded! Air defense forces are active in the region," KOVA reported.

The administration also urged local residents to adhere to information silence rules and remain in safe locations until the air raid alert is lifted.

"Do not photograph or film the actions of our defenders. Do not neglect safety protocols. Stay in shelters until the air raid alert is over," the KOVA publication stated.

Shahed Attack

It was previously reported that on the evening of January 7, the Air Forces detected the launch of strike drones by Russian occupiers towards Ukraine for another air attack.

Due to the threat of kamikaze drones, an air raid alert was declared in several regions of Ukraine.

Additionally, military sources noted at 12:14 AM that movement of "Shaheds" was observed, particularly towards the Kyiv region from the northern part of Chernihiv region.

Recall that on the night of January 7, the Russian army launched 38 drones of the "Shahed" type and drone imitators over Ukrainian territory. The air defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine managed to shoot down 28 enemy drones, while another 10 drone imitators were lost in location, and 3 UAVs headed towards the Russian Federation.