The signal about the threat of enemy air raids rang out in the capital at about 01:53.
Residents of Kiev were urged to immediately go to shelters and not leave safe places until the air strike warning disappears.
“Attention! UAV threat to the capital! Go to cover!” said the head of KGVA Sergei Popko.
The official also spoke about the work and means of the air defense.
“The air defense operates in Kyiv. Be in shelter before the air raid warning disappears!”, says the message from the head of KGVA.
In the meantime sounds of explosions were heard in the capital area. They are associated with fending off a drone attack.
Before this, the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported at 01:53 that an enemy attack drone was moving in the direction of Kiev.
“Shahedov” attack
Let us remind you that last night, October 16, the Air Force registered the launch of kamikaze drones by the Russian occupiers in the direction of Ukraine.
Due to the threat of “Shahed” attacks an air raid warning was announced in a number of areas. The Armed Forces of Ukraine also informed about the work of the air defense.
Let’s add, oh combat work to ward off a drone attack was also reported in Odessa around one o’clock in the morning.
