Kyiv, July 2 -- Russia reportedly launched an overnight missile and drone strike on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, early Thursday (local time), triggering multiple explosions, fires and damage to residential buildings, as per the New York Times.

According to the news report, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned hours earlier that intelligence indicated Russia was preparing another "massive strike" on the capital. He urged residents to heed air-raid alarms and be "especially careful."

Air-raid sirens sounded across Kyiv late Wednesday night (local time), followed by waves of "attack" drones and ballistic missiles. Residents reported hearing sustained air-defence fire before a series of powerful explosions shook the city. Fires br...