Russia's Air Strikes Target Kyiv Amidst Tense Conflict

Russia launched an air attack on Kyiv early Wednesday, prompting the activation of air defense systems in the Ukrainian capital. Witnesses reported several blasts in and around Kyiv, and air raid alerts were issued across Ukraine shortly after midnight GMT.

Russia launched an air attack on Kyiv early on Wednesday with air defence systems engaged in repelling the strikes, the military administration of the Ukrainian capital said on the Telegram messaging app.

Several blasts where heard in and around Kyiv, Reuters witnesses reported.

Air raid alerts were announced across all of Ukraine soon after 0000 GMT.

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