Rumbling Skies: Kyiv Under Missile Siege

Early Monday, Kyiv experienced blasts and power outages after Russian missile strikes prompted countrywide air raid alerts. The Ukrainian air force attributed the alarms to cruise missiles launched from Tu-95MS bombers. Eyewitnesses noted the activation of air defense systems amid reports of emergency blackouts in multiple regions.

In an early Monday incident, blasts were reported across Kyiv, leaving parts of the city without power. This came after Ukraine issued air raid alerts nationwide following Russian missile attacks.

According to Ukraine's air force, the alerts were triggered by the launch of cruise missiles from Tu-95MS strategic bombers, as announced on their Telegram channels.

Reuters witnesses confirmed hearing the sounds of air defense systems in the capital, and reports indicated emergency blackouts in several regions resulted from the attack.

(With inputs from agencies.)