Ukraine war: Explosions in Kyiv as Ukrainians warned of missiles
At least 10 blasts have been reported in Kyiv - with the city's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, saying via his Telegram account:"One of the explosions rang out between residential buildings in the Solomyansk district of the capital."
He added:"Explosions also took place in Pechersk district and Holosiivsk district. There is destruction. Rescuers and medics follow to the places."A presidential aide, in the capital, said a hotel was among buildings to have been damaged. The governor of the surrounding Kyiv region had warned shortly beforehand of a possible incoming missile attack, and that air defences in the region were engaging targets.
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