Kyiv came under a ballistic missile attack in the early hours of Sunday, with Ukrainian military forces actively working to counter the strikes. The capital's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, issued an urgent warning on Telegram, stating, "Air defence forces are operating in the capital. Remain in shelters!" AFP journalists on the ground reported hearing multiple explosions and observing several flashes in the sky above the city, indicating ongoing engagement by air defense systems. The attack is part of a broader pattern of near-daily Russian strikes since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022.