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Explosions heard in Kyiv after ballistic missile warning
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Explosions heard in Kyiv after ballistic missile warning

From RTÉ News · () English

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  • Explosions were heard in Kyiv early Sunday morning as authorities issued warnings of incoming ballistic missiles from Russia.
  • Kyiv's military administration urged residents to seek shelter, and the mayor confirmed explosions in the capital, leading to a fire in a non-residential building.
  • The incident occurs amid ongoing conflict, with Russia increasingly using long-range missiles and Ukraine conducting drone strikes inside Russian territory.

Kyiv experienced explosions early Sunday morning following warnings of incoming ballistic missiles, according to the capital's military administration. The alert urged residents to head to shelters around 2:00 am local time.

Air raid alert in Kyiv due to the ballistic missile threat.

— Kyiv's military administrationAnnouncing the missile threat via Telegram.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed "explosions in the capital," stating it was "under ballistic missile attack." A fire subsequently broke out in a non-residential building in the Obolonsky district. Details on casualties were not immediately specified.

explosions in the capital

— Kyiv Mayor Vitali KlitschkoConfirming the explosions.

This event follows a pattern of escalating attacks. Russia has intensified its use of long-range missiles in the war against Ukraine. In response, Ukraine has recently carried out drone strikes deep within Russian territory. Ukrainian officials also noted that Moscow has at times used North Korean ballistic missiles. Meanwhile, Russia reported fending off approximately 28 drones targeting Moscow.

under ballistic missile attack

— Kyiv Mayor Vitali KlitschkoDescribing the situation in the capital.
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