Explosions in Kyiv after UN chief assembly

Russia attacked Kyiv shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres met on Thursday night.

Firefighters attempt to put out a fireplace following an explosion in Kyiv on April 28, 2022 (Photo: AP)

Russia struck the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv shortly after a gathering between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday night.

At least one individual was killed and a number of other had been injured, together with some who had been trapped beneath the rubble, in keeping with rescue officers. Mayor Vitali Klitschko mentioned the Shevchenkivskyi district within the northwestern a part of town was hit twice, inflicting fires in at the least two high-rise buildings.

The explosions, which despatched plumes of black smoke into the air, got here simply shortly after the 2 leaders held a press convention through which Guterres condemned the atrocities dedicated in cities like Bucha, the place proof of mass killings of civilians was discovered after Russia retreated. Authorities mentioned the U.N. chief and his staff had been protected.

Appearing to be considered one of boldest assaults on Kyiv since Russian forces retreated from across the capital weeks in the past, the explosions got here as residents have been more and more returning to town. Cafes and different companies have reopened, and a rising variety of folks have been out and having fun with the spring climate.

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