Explosions in Kyiv, 'missile attack' ongoing: city's mayor
The Hindu
Kyiv under missile attack, Mayor Klitschko warns of ongoing danger, while Zelenskyy criticizes US response to Russian aggression.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the city was under missile attack on Sunday (April 6, 2025) with explosions in the Ukrainian capital, two days after a Russian missile killed 18 people in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s hometown.
Mr. Klitschko said paramedics had been sent to two districts in Kyiv, while the Ukrainian air force said missiles had entered the northern Chernihiv region.
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“Explosions in the capital. Air defence is in operation,” Mr. Klitschko said on Telegram.
“The missile attack on Kyiv continues. Stay in shelters!”
He added that three people were injured so far, and said there was reported wreckage falling in two non-residential sites.
Across Ukraine, air raid alerts were also issued for the Kherson, Mykolaiv and Odesa regions.
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