Explosions reported in Kyiv as air raid alerts sound across Ukraine

Explosions were reported in Kyiv and eastern Ukraine as Russia launched drone attacks early today. Air raid alerts were issued across Kyiv and surrounding areas, with local officials urging residents to seek shelter. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to use nuclear weapons, suggesting fear for his own safety. Russia claimed to have thwarted six Ukrainian attempts to enter its Kursk region, a statement that Ukraine has not verified. Kyiv maintains control over part of Kursk following a recent incursion.