Day 661 of the Invasion of Ukraine: Explosions In Kyiv, Drones Shot Down Over Crimea

Day 661 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

• Explosions in Kyiv, Russian drones activated air defense systems
• Russia says it shot down 26 Ukrainian drones over Crimea
• Ukraine has declared the Russian Patriarch Kirill wanted
• Kremlin has "no information" about missing Putin critic Alexei Navalny
• Lithuania delivered more military aid to Ukraine
• Putin warned against any attempts at foreign "interference" in next year's Russian elections

Explosions in Kyiv, Russian drones activated air defense systems

Explosions rang out in the Ukrainian capital overnight as air defense forces responded to an attack by Russian drones, Reuters journalists at the scene told Reuters.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said anti-aircraft units had been called into action as groups of drones flew near the city. There were no reports of casualties or serious damage.

Journalists reported a series of loud explosions shortly after midnight. They said air raid sirens went off on the east bank of the Dnieper River, but on the opposite bank police warned residents of an air raid alert through loudspeakers.

Russia says it shot down 26 Ukrainian drones over Crimea

Russia's military said last night it shot down 26 Ukrainian drones in two hours over annexed Crimea, saying it had repelled a "terrorist attack" by Kyiv, AFP reported.

"Russian air defenses have destroyed 26 Ukrainian drones over Crimea," the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement on Telegram, without mentioning any damage or casualties.<...