Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported in the early hours of Wednesday morning that explosions have occurred in the Ukrainian capital.
Klitschko also assured that several of the launched drones could be repelled thanks to the anti-aircraft defense, as later confirmed by the head of the Kiev Regional Military Administration, Oleksiy Kuleba.
«The morning in the capital and the Kiev region has started with an attack by Russian drones. Most of the drones have been shot down by the region’s air defense forces,» Kuleba said.
«The air alert continues. The danger remains (…) Russia continues with the energy terror of the country, but we are getting stronger every day,» noted the head of the region’s Military Administration.
However, according to preliminary information from the authorities, two administrative buildings were reportedly damaged, while information about possible casualties is being clarified.
He also urged citizens to stay in shelters and safe places for the time being.
At around 06.00 Ukrainian authorities have announced an air alert in Kiev, Yitomir and Vinitsia regions, Unian reports.
