In Kyiv, air defense systems are operational amid a drone attack.

On the evening of Tuesday, January 21, the Russian army launched "Shahed" drones over Ukrainian territory. Amid the drone attack, explosions were heard in Kyiv.

As reported by RBK-Ukraine, this was stated by the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Timur Tkachенко.

"Air defense is active! Stay in shelters until the all-clear," Tkachенко wrote.

Previously, Tkachенко mentioned that enemy drones had been spotted on the border of Kyiv and the region.

As of 20:10, there were no reports of casualties or damage.

Later, the city's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, clarified that air defense forces were operating on the left bank of Kyiv.

"Stay in shelters," wrote Klitschko.

Klitschko also reported that the threat from enemy drones had extended to the right bank of the capital.

Updated at 21:45.

The Kyiv City State Administration specified that as a result of air defense operations, debris from a Russian drone fell into a body of water in the Dnipro district of the capital. Preliminary reports indicate no fire or casualties.

"We urge Kyiv residents to respond responsibly to alarm signals and to remain in shelters until the all-clear," the message states.

It should be noted that according to the Air Forces, the Russian army has once again launched drones over Ukrainian territory.

Additionally, shortly before this, Ukrainians were warned of a ballistic strike threat.

On the evening of January 20, terrorists once again resorted to a nighttime attack - the Russians launched unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of the Shahed type from multiple directions.