Ukraine’s air force has put the whole country under air raid alert amid Russian missile attacks, including on Kyiv. The US says North Korean forces are involved in combat operations alongside Russian troops.
Russia has launched renewed missile attacks on Ukraine , with the president’s chief of staff warning that the capital, Kyiv, was also under attack.
“[Russian President Vladimir] Putin is launching a missile attack on Kyiv right now,” Andriy Yermak said on Telegram.
Ukraine’s air force previously warned that a missile had entered the country’s airspace and was headed for Kyiv.
Reuters’ witnesses reported hearing blasts in the city.
“Explosions in the city. Air defense forces are working. Stay in shelters!” the Kyiv city administration said on Telegram.
The attacks involved cruise missiles launched from strategic aircraft as well as ballistic missiles, the Ukrainian military said.
