During the extreme air alert near Kyiv, Ukrainian defenders shot down an enemy drone on approach. 

Serhiy Popko, the head of the KMVA, told about the process, reports the press service of the Kyiv City Military Administration.

According to him, the enemy object was flying in the northern direction of Kyiv.

He was discovered and destroyed. 

"During extreme air alert, an enemy UAV-type object was detected in the airspace north of Kyiv.

The target was destroyed by the forces and means of air defense.

Once again, we thank our air defense! But once again I appeal to all residents of Kyiv - clearly and steadfastly comply with the requirements for procedure in case of receiving a signal about the threat of airstrikes. Upon receiving a signal about an air threat, immediately go to the nearest shelters", -