Ukraine update: Nightly airstrikes on Kyiv; Ukraine claims advances around Bakhmut

Synopsis

Russia has launched overnight airstrikes on Kyiv, described by Ukrainian officials as exceptionally intense. The head of Kyiv's military Administration reports that Russia utilized drones, cruise missiles, and likely ballistic missiles in these attacks. Ukraine's chief commander claims that all Russian missiles were destroyed in Kyiv's airspace. Correspondent Nick Connelly, reporting from the Ukrainian capital, recounts waking up to extraordinary loud explosions that lasted for about 10 to 15 minutes. This attack is noted as the most intense on Kyiv since the beginning of the war, yet miraculously, there are no significant casualties among the population. Some cars suffered damage from debris, and local fires occurred, but the defense systems successfully protected the city. The role of Western air defense systems is highlighted as crucial in countering these attacks.