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Explosion heard in Kyiv

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On the night of November 3, an explosion was heard in Kyiv during an air raid alert. Russia is attacking Ukraine with strike drones, reports Suspilne.

"Our correspondents reported hearing an explosion in Kyiv," stated the message from Suspilne.

Before this, air raid alerts were declared in Kyiv and several regions due to a drone attack from Russia.

Updated at 01:55: The Kyiv City Military Administration reported that drone debris fell in the Holosiivskyi district of the city, landing in an open area. "Fires broke out but were extinguished. No information on casualties or damage has been reported," the statement read.

Updated at 02:03: Debris also fell in the Desnianskyi district, according to the Kyiv City Military Administration, where a fire was similarly reported. No information on injuries or structural damage has been received.

On November 2, Russia attacked Ukraine with Shahed drones for almost the entire day, while air defense systems were operational in Kyiv.

The enemy is employing specific tactics to confuse air defense forces and resources, as explained by the Kyiv City Military Administration.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Russia is intensifying its terror against Ukraine. In particular, attacks with Shahed drones are increasing, prompting the West to lift all restrictions on supporting our country’s defense.