Ukraine war – live: Russia launches biggest drone attack on Kyiv since start of invasion
Russia has launched its biggest drone attack on Kyiv since the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s military says.
Air defence systems shot down 71 out of 71 Shahed drones, Serhii Popko, the head of Kyiv’s military administration, said.
“This is a record number of drones launched on Kyiv simultaneously,” he said.
There were no casualties or damage reported in the capital,he added.
The attack comes as Ukraine prepares for a long-expected counteroffensive.
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Saudi Arabia and Iran Seek to De-escalate Tensions
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi spoke by phone on January 27, 2026, discussing regional security and agreeing to dispatch delegations to resume diplomatic relations, according to a statement released by the Saudi state news agency Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The conversation marks a meaningful step toward reconciliation after seven years of severed diplomatic ties. Relations between the two countries deteriorated following the 2015 attack on the Saudi embassy in Tehran and subsequent tensions in Yemen and elsewhere in the region.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman emphasized Saudi Arabia’s commitment to self-defense and stated that the Kingdom “will not allow its airspace and lands to be used by any military action,” as reported by Al Jazeera.
President Raisi, according to the Iranian news agency IRNA, welcomed the initiative and expressed iran’s willingness to engage in constructive dialog to address regional challenges.
Both leaders agreed on the importance of stability and security in the region and expressed their commitment to finding peaceful solutions to disputes. The delegations are expected to meet within the coming weeks to discuss the practical steps for restoring full diplomatic relations, including the reopening of embassies.
This development follows a Chinese-brokered agreement reached on March 10, 2023, to restore diplomatic ties, as detailed by Reuters.
