Russia launched a drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital and other parts of the country on Friday, officials say.

Russia launched an intense missile and drone barrage at the Ukrainian capital in the early hours of Friday and three people were killed, Ukrainian officials said, as powerful explosions reverberated across the country.

Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko says a Russian missile and drone attack on the capitla early Friday has killed at least four people and injured 20 others.