Pakistan, Jan. 24 -- KYIV - The Ukrainian capital came under a massive Russian drone attack early Saturday, officials said, with air defence systems deployed across the city. Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed strikes in multiple districts on both sides of the Dnipro River, warning residents to remain alert. Fires broke out in at least two locations following the strikes.

Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv's military administration, reported that drones targeted at least three districts and noted the potential threat of Russian missile deployment. The attacks caused panic and emergency responses throughout the city.

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