Kyiv faces a fresh round of explosions as Russia continues its ongoing barrage on the Ukrainian capital. AFP journalists in the city report hearing a first powerful blast before Kyiv’s air-raid sirens begin, followed by additional explosions shortly after. Both accounts describe this as a renewed wave of attacks occurring overnight, with further blasts taking place as the strikes continue. The reporting notes that the attacks unfold while NATO leaders gather for a summit in Turkey, highlighting the parallel timing between the offensive and high-level international diplomacy. The sources do not provide detailed information on targets, damage, or casualties in the excerpts provided, focusing instead on the sequence and timing of the explosions and the continued intensity of the assault on Kyiv. The incidents are presented as part of a broader, sustained campaign against the capital.
Explosions hit Kyiv as Russia carries out renewed overnight strikes
Kyiv faces a fresh round of explosions as Russia continues its ongoing barrage on the Ukrainian capital. AFP journalists in the city report hearing a first powerful blast before Kyiv’s air-raid sirens...
- Multiple explosions are reported in Kyiv during a renewed overnight wave of Russian attacks.
- AFP journalists in Kyiv report hearing a blast before air-raid sirens begin.
- More explosions follow shortly after the first blast, with several additional blasts reported.
- The attacks occur while NATO leaders meet for a summit in Turkey.
- The excerpts provided do not include specific details on casualties or damage.
Kyiv was jolted by a fresh round of explosions as Russia kept up its assault on the Ukrainian capital, with NATO leaders gathering for a summit in Turkey. AFP journalists in the city said they heard a first powerful blast before Kyiv’s air-raid sirens even began, followed soon after by four more. Kyiv Mayor Vitali […]
1 month agoA series of explosions have rocked Kyiv, AFP journalists heard, as Russia keeps up its barrage of attacks on the Ukrainian capital while NATO leaders meet for a summit in Turkey.
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