Explosions Heard In Kyiv Amid Air Raid Alert

2025-06-16 01:45:54

(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Explosions were heard in Kyiv during an air raid alert triggered by the threat of Russian drones.

This was reported by a Ukrinform correspondent.

“The enemy is attacking the capital with UAVs. Air defense may be in operation,” wrote Timur Tkachenko, Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, on Telegram .

He urged residents to remain in safe places until the alert is lifted.

The activity of Ukrainian air defense forces targeting enemy objects was confirmed by Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko .

“Air defense is operating on the left bank. Stay in shelters!” he stated.

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Earlier, Ukraine's Air Force Command had warned of the launch of strike drones by Russian forces from northern and eastern directions. Air raid alerts were issued in the capital and several regions.

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