Kyiv shaken by explosions as Russian drones target capital
People were urged to stay in shelters (Photo: Getty Images)
On the night of September 19, Russian forces attempted to attack the capital with drones. Air defense is operating in the city, according to the Kyiv City Military Administration on Telegram.
“Air defense forces are working to eliminate the threat in the skies over the capital. Stay in shelters until the official all-clear signal,” the statement said at 01:17 Kyiv time.
Earlier, the Kyiv City Military Administration reported that an air raid alert had been declared in the capital due to the movement of Russian attack drones. In addition, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine also reported that Russian drones were heading toward Kyiv.
Updated at 01:36
Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko reported that, according to preliminary information, a drone crashed and exploded in the Solomianskyi district. Emergency services are currently heading to the scene.
In addition, the Kyiv City Military Administration informed that Russia’s attack on the capital is ongoing. At the same time, another loud explosion was heard in the city.
Updated at 01:44
The air raid alert in Kyiv has been lifted.
Explosions in Kyiv
On the night of September 18, Russian forces also attempted to attack the capital and the surrounding region with drones. Air defense systems were activated in the area to repel the attack.
On the evening of September 18, an air raid alert was declared in Kyiv due to the threat of an enemy attack. At that time, train service on the city’s red metro line was temporarily restricted.
