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Ukraine Says 135 of 156 Drones Intercepted in Overnight Attack on Kyiv

Kyiv’s energy system remains strained, with more than 1,000 buildings still without heat.

Overview

  • Kyiv’s military administration reported a fire at a non-residential building in the Solomianskyi district during the latest assault, with damage assessments ongoing.
  • Ukrainian Air Forces said defenses downed or suppressed 135 drones launched from several directions, and some UAVs remained in the air early Monday.
  • Officials said over 1,000 apartment buildings in the capital still lack heating after the Jan. 9 strikes, and the government aims for significant improvements by Jan. 15.
  • The General Staff recorded 219 combat engagements on Jan. 11, citing Pokrovsk and Huliaipole as the most contested sectors.
  • Ukraine’s intelligence service reported Russia has deployed a new jet‑powered Geran‑5 strike drone against the country for the first time this month.