Ukraine facing another Russian missile attack

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Authorities in Ukraine say several regions of the country, including its capital, are facing a Russian missile attack. Air raid sirens rang out in many regions early Thursday. In Kyiv, the regional administration said air defense systems have been activated to fend off the missiles. Sounds of explosions were heard in Kyiv. Ukrainian authorities in several regions said some Russian missiles have been downed. Thursday’s attack is the latest in a series of Russian strikes targeting vital infrastructure across Ukraine. Moscow has launched such attacks on weekly basis since October. In Dnipro, Odesa and Kryvyi Rih regions, electricity was switched off to minimize potential damage.