Russia attacked Kyiv overnight for a sixth straight night. Drones and missiles hit the Ukrainian capital and nearby areas.

Reports say at least 12 people died in and around Kyiv. Eight of the dead were reported killed in Kyiv.

Seven died at a railway depot on the city's left bank. Reports dated September 1 said the strikes hit 28 locations.

These included Kyiv, Odesa and surrounding areas. Ukrainian forces said they intercepted 187 of 218 drones and several missiles.

Russia's Defense Ministry said it also struck infrastructure in Odesa. Reports gave different death tolls for the attacks.

France 24 said at least nine people died and 14 were injured. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia is exploiting a shortage of Patriot interceptors.

He said this lowers morale in Kyiv. Russia has intensified strikes on Ukrainian cities in recent weeks.

This triggers up to a dozen air-raid alerts a day. It also disrupts the daily lives of millions.