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Ukraine war: Explosions heard in Kyiv as city ‘comes under air attack’ | World News<\/p>\n
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Explosions have been heard in Kyiv as the Ukrainian capital came under an air attack, its mayor has said.<\/p>\n
Authorities in Kyiv have urged residents to stay in shelters, in the first reported attack on the city since late September.<\/p>\n
Kyiv’s mayor Vitali Klitschko posted on Telegram: “Strong explosions were heard on the left bank of the capital.<\/p>\n
“According to preliminary information, the anti-aircraft ballistic missile forces worked. The anxiety continues. Stay in shelters!”<\/p>\n
There was no immediate information on if there were any casualties, according to Reuters.<\/p>\n
Air alerts for Kyiv and a nearby region were announced just minutes before the explosions were heard.<\/p>\n
The reported attack comes after Russia said it downed two Ukrainian drones over its territory.<\/p>\n
“Anti-aircraft units intercepted lethal drones over the territory of Smolensk and Moscow regions,” the Russian defence ministry posted on Telegram.<\/p>\n
It said the incidents happened at about 11pm local time on Friday (8pm UK time).<\/p>\n
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