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Early Wednesday, January 18, 2026, air raid sirens blared across multiple regions of Ukraine, including the capital, Kyiv, as Russian forces initiated a wave of drone attacks. This marks a notable escalation in the ongoing conflict,prompting widespread calls for citizens to seek immediate shelter. While the immediate threat to Kyiv subsided around 2:57 a.m. local time, the prolonged nature of the alerts-lasting over ten hours in some areas-suggests a sustained and far-reaching operation.
Air raid alerts were activated in Kyiv and several regions of Ukraine early Wednesday, January 18, as Russia launched a widespread attack using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The alerts signal a renewed escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Source: Air Force, Kyiv City Military Administration (KCMA), air raid map
KCMA Statement: “An air raid warning has been declared in Kyiv due to the threat of attack drones.”
The KCMA urged residents to immediately seek shelter and remain there until the all-clear is given.
As of 2:57 a.m. local time, the threat of UAV attacks in the capital had subsided, officials announced.
Updated: In 02:57 the capital announced the all clear for UAV attacks.
Details: In some regions, the air raid alerts have been in effect for over ten hours, indicating a prolonged and extensive attack.
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