Russian forces attacked Kyiv Oblast with drones on the night of 8-9 February. An air-raid warning had been in effect for more than 11 hours. Some Russian targets are reported to have been shot down. Source: Kyiv Oblast Military Administration on Telegram Quote: "Yet another large-scale enemy UAV attack on Kyiv Oblast.

In Kyiv, debris from a downed Russian drone fell in the Darnytskyi district, causing damage. This was announced by Tymur Tkachenko, the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, on Telegram, Ukrinform reports. During the nighttime drone attack, air defense units operated to intercept enemy targets, Tkachenko noted.

Kyiv was hit by a deadly Russian aerial strike, leaving three dead and five injured. As Russia intensifies its offensive, Ukraine relies on drones to counter the attacks. Drone warfare is reshaping the battlefield as both sides escalate their military strategies.