Russia-Ukraine war live: wave of drone attacks on Kyiv for second night

British MoD says heavy Russian losses at Avdiivka and little progress for either side; Russia claims attempted Ukrainian drone attack in Bogorodsky area

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“An attempt by the Kyiv regime to carry out a terrorist attack using a drone against facilities of the Russian Federation was thwarted,” the Russian defence ministry said in a statement.

Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow were particularly frequent in the spring, before the launch of its counteroffensive in June, but they have been rare in recent weeks.

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