Missile explosions heard in Kyiv: AFP journalists

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Missile explosions heard in Kyiv: AFP journalists
Kyiv, Ukraine, June 1 (AFP) Jun 01, 2026
Multiple explosions were heard on Tuesday as missiles rocked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, AFP journalists and officials said, as authorities urged residents to take shelter.

"Explosions in the city. Air defence forces are working! Stay in shelters!" warned Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

Tymur Tkachenko, the head of Kyiv's City Military Administration, said "the enemy is striking with ballistic missiles".

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