Air raid alerts were issued in Kyiv, and the city's air defense systems are currently in operation (alert lifted).

Aerial alert has been declared in Kyiv. There are warnings regarding the operation of air defense (AD).

This is reported by RBK-Ukraine citing the air alert map.

As of 09:07, an aerial alert has been declared in:

• Kyiv;
• Kyiv region;
• Chernihiv region;
• Poltava region.

Photo: aerial alert status as of 09:07 (alerts.in.ua)

Reason for the Aerial Alert

At 08:42, the Air Forces reported an UAV near the border of Chernihiv and Kyiv regions, moving on a southern course. By 08:59, it was confirmed that the drone was heading towards Kyiv.

Air Defense Operating in Kyiv

"Air defense forces are engaged with hostile drones in the capital. Please stay in shelters," - reported Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

Aerial Alert Canceled

At 09:17, the aerial alert in Kyiv was lifted.

Shelling of Ukraine by Russia

Since the onset of the full-scale war, the Russian Federation (RF) has been using drones, missiles of various types, guided aerial bombs, and artillery to shell Ukraine, posing a serious threat to civilians. In particular, the enemy resorts to shelling almost every night. Today, January 29, explosions were heard in Kyiv early in the morning after an aerial alert was declared in the capital due to the threat of enemy attacks.