Explosions were heard in Kyiv on the morning of December 20 due to a Russian missile attack. The capital is currently under the operation of air defense forces and assets.
This information has been reported by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Mayor of Kyiv, Vitaliy Klitschko.
The explosions in Kyiv occurred around seven in the morning.
Prior to this, military officials reported detecting a fast-moving target heading towards Kyiv. Later, another target was identified following the same trajectory.
"Air defense forces are active in Kyiv. Please stay in shelters!" — the capital's mayor stated in a Telegram message.
Additionally, further explosions were heard in Kyiv later on.
"Another target has been detected over the Chernihiv region. Course — Kyiv.
According to the Kyiv Regional State Administration, as a result of the missile strike by Russian forces on Kyiv, vehicles caught fire in the Holosiivskyi district. Details regarding the casualties are being clarified.