Russia launched 595 drones overnight and Ukraine defences shot down 568 of them. Photo: EPA PHOTO

Russia has launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine, killing at least four people and injuring dozens, in one of the most sustained attacks on the capital since the full-scale war began.

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Neighbouring Poland closed its airspace near two southeastern cities and its air force scrambled jets in response until the danger had passed.

Ukraine's military early on Sunday said Russia had launched 595 drones and 48 missiles overnight and its air defences shot do

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