On the night of May 26, Ukrainian air defense systems were actively operational in Kyiv and its surrounding areas, focusing efforts on intercepting unmanned lethal aerial vehicles attacking the capital and its suburbs
According to official information provided by the Kyiv Regional Military Administration and the Kyiv City Military Administration, there was a detected movement of enemy drones, and air defense forces went on high alert to neutralize potential threats. As reported by the Kyiv OVA press service, "the movement of enemy unmanned aerial vehicles has been recorded in the region, and air defense forces are operating in intensified mode." This indicates an escalation in attempts by Russian forces to strike strategic and civilian targets, alarming residents of Kyiv and nearby districts. The operational situation remains tense: in the morning and at night, international media and military experts note increased activity of reconnaissance drones and combat aircraft appearing in the airspace over the capital. Ukrainian defense forces are purposefully neutralizing these targets using modern air defense systems capable of detecting and shooting down dangerous drones early on their approach. Local authorities are urging residents to stay calm and follow safety recommendations. They report that the situation is under control and emphasize the importance of united efforts by the Ukrainian people and military forces in defending the city against new enemy provocations. This is not the first night Kyiv and its surroundings have been threatened by drone attacks, which remain some of the main tools of Russian terror against the Ukrainian capital.