For months the talk in Kyiv was of a much-anticipated Russian offensive that would aim to gobble up more of the Ukraine’s eastern regions. So far, it’s been underwhelming – but the Russians have made some gains and vastly reinforced their troop numbers in some areas.

The heavy attack on the capital came the same day Russia said it would be reaching out to Ukraine to set a date for the next round of peace negotiations.

Air defence systems have been responding to Russian drones in Kyiv Oblast on the evening of 28 June. Source: Kyiv Oblast Military Administration; ukrainealarm Details: Kyiv Oblast Military Administration reported that air defence had been responding in the oblast and asked people not to take videos of the defenders' combat efforts and to stay in shelters.