Kyiv air raid alerts hit record frequency as Russia shifts to relentless bombing

BBC Verify analysis of Ukrainian government data shows Kyiv is experiencing more daily air raid alerts than at any point since the 2022 invasion, reflecting a new Russian tactic of sustained, short-notice strikes. The pattern is exhausting residents and straining civil defense, though the specific munitions and targets remain unclear. This marks a notable escalation in the psychological and operational pressure on the capital.