Ukraine revamps security protocols after Russian drone strikes aimed at ‘paralysing’ capital

KYIV - Kyiv on Aug 31 announced a review of security protocols – especially for public transport – after a dramatic surge in Russian drone attacks it says are aimed at “paralysing” the Ukrainian capital.After intensifying its missile strikes on Kyiv earlier this summer, Russia has also drastically increased its daily drone attacks.Since last week, jet-powered drones have been attacking Kyiv and surrounding areas, triggering a dozen air-raid alerts a day and forcing a partial shutdown of economic activity.The metro no longer crosses the Dnieper River, which divides the capital in two, causing traffic chaos.Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram he had met with local officials on Aug 31 to discuss changes to security protocols, suggesting one metro line remain open despite strikes.City