A series of explosions were reported in central Kyiv due to Russian missile strikes amidst a declared air raid alert.
Early in the morning, central Kyiv experienced a barrage of explosions as reported by a correspondent from the French Press Agency. This occurred shortly after Ukrainian authorities declared an air raid alert in anticipation of a Russian attack. The commander of Kyiv's military administration, Timur TkachΠ΅Π½ΠΊΠΎ, warned citizens to stay in shelters until the alert was lifted, as the enemy launched attacks using drones and ballistic missiles.
Aside from the capital, other Ukrainian cities were also targeted during the night. Particularly, Kharkiv, which was the second largest city in Ukraine before the Russian invasion in February 2022, reported explosive sounds and casualties, including an 89-year-old man and an 82-year-old woman in Krevy Rih. The mayor of Kharkiv, Ihor Terekhov, indicated that there were seven victims, without clarifying whether they were injured or deceased, highlighting the continued threat of Russian aggressions across multiple regions in Ukraine.
This incident is part of ongoing tensions in Ukraine, as it prepares for discussions with the United States in Geneva. The implications of these strikes point towards escalating conflict and the potential challenges the Ukrainian government faces in terms of both military readiness and humanitarian crises as they navigate negotiations with the U.S. for support amidst the continued warfare.
