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Loud explosions rock Kyiv again as drones launch massive attack on capital

Loud explosions rock Kyiv again as drones launch massive attack on capital Photo: air defense systems regularly active in the capital (Getty Images)
Author: Oleh Velhan

Russia launched a massive drone attack on Kyiv during the night of July 10. Air defense systems have been heard operating in the city multiple times, along with loud explosions, according to our correspondent, the Ukrainian Air Forces, and the Air Raid Alert Map channel.

At approximately 1:43 AM Kyiv time, a series of loud explosions was heard in the capital. At the same time, air defense activity was audible and continues as of now. The information was confirmed by the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko.

"Air defense is operating in the capital! Stay in shelters until the all-clear is given," he wrote at 1:49 AM Kyiv time

Earlier, the military had reported detecting hostile drones in the Kyiv region. Monitoring groups noted that at least 13 drones were flying in the direction of Kyiv.

There is currently no information on the consequences of the attack.