Russia attacks Kyiv and the region with ballistic missiles; a series of explosions was heard
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On the night of August 22, Russia attacked Kyiv and the region with missiles, including ballistic ones. A series of explosions was heard in the capital.
On the night of August 22, Russian forces attacked Kyiv and the Kyiv region with missiles, including ballistic missiles; a series of explosions rang out in the capital. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Kyiv City Military Administration reported the launches and movement of the missiles, UNN writes.
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At around 00:58, the Air Force reported a missile flying through Chernihiv region toward Kyiv. Later, the military warned of several ballistic missiles heading toward the capital, as well as new launches.
At 01:06, the Air Force reported loitering munitions known as "Banderol" heading toward Pryluky, Brovary, and Kyiv. It also reported the movement of small cruise missiles toward Kyiv region.
A series of explosions rang out in Kyiv
The Air Force reported a series of explosions in the capital. According to monitoring channels, the missile launches were carried out from the Kursk and Bryansk regions.
The Kyiv City Military Administration urged Kyiv residents to remain in shelters due to the threat of ballistic weapons.
An air raid alert has been declared in Kyiv due to the threat of the enemy using ballistic weapons. We ask all residents of the capital to immediately proceed to the nearest shelters and remain there until the alert is over