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Ukraine: Russian strikes thwarted, wreckage hits buildings

People check a tax office building, that was heavily damaged in Russian shelling, in Kyiv, Ukraine on December 14, 2022. [AP Photo]

Ukrainian authorities said they thwarted a Russian attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region Wednesday as their air defense system intercepted and destroyed 13 explosive-laden drones, although wreckage from some of them damaged five buildings. No casualties were reported.

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