Air defences were engaged in Ukraine's capital of Kyiv on Thursday to repel a Russian drone attack, officials said, and Reuters witness reported explosions in the city while British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was visiting.

Russian forces launched loitering munitions to attack Ukraine on the evening of 15 January. Ukrainian authorities have reported that air defence units are responding to the attack in Kyiv Oblast. Source: Kyiv Oblast Military Administration Quote: "Kyiv Oblast!

Struck by the “grim reminder” of war while visiting a burns hospital unit in Kyiv earlier today, the prime minister promised the UK would “play its full part” in guaranteeing Ukraine’s security. The Sheffield-made guns will be delivered to Ukraine’s military over the next few weeks as part of this deal, Sir Keir said.

Britain and Ukraine's leaders on Thursday signed a "landmark" 100-year agreement that pledges strengthening defence ties between the two countries during a visit to Kyiv by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.