Explosions heard in Kyiv; air defense systems activated

Explosions heard in Kyiv; air defense systems activated

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Explosions are being heard in Kyiv during an air raid alert due to the threat of Russian drones, and air defense systems are active.

According to Ukrinform, Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klychko reported this on Telegram.

“Air defense systems are activated in the Obolon district. Stay in shelters!” he noted.

Earlier, the Ukrainian Air Force reported on Telegram: “Kyiv – UAVs are heading toward the city.”

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As reported by Ukrinform, Air Defense Forces have neutralized 95 out of 123 drones used by Russian invaders to attack Ukraine since the evening of April 27.

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