Russian missile assault hits infrastructure in Kyiv, explosions in Dniprovskiy

Ukrainian officers have reported recent explosions in Kyiv, citing infrastructure harm.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 14, 2023 15:20 IST

Rescuers work on the web site of a residential constructing broken by a Russian missile, amid Russia’s assault on Ukraine, in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. (Photo: Reuters)

By India Today Web Desk: A collection of explosions had been heard in Kyiv on Saturday morning earlier than the air raid sirens had been turned on, reported the Associated Press.

Deputy head of Ukraine’s presidential workplace Kyrylo Tymoshenko stated on Telegram {that a} missile assault on vital infrastructure within the capital was underway.

Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko stated that “explosions were heard in Dniprovskyi district, on the left bank of Kyiv.”

It wasn’t instantly clear whether or not the explosions had been brought on by the strikes or by air protection methods working. The Ukrainian capital hasn’t been attacked since New Year’s night time.

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Jan 14, 2023