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Urgent: Multiple explosions heard in Kiev

Source: Xinhua | 2026-06-02 | Editor:Doe

Smokes and fire are seen in Kiev, Ukraine, June 2, 2026. Multiple explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev on Tuesday, prompting authorities to urge residents to seek shelter, according to local media reports. (Xinhua/Li Dongxu)

Multiple explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev on Tuesday, prompting authorities to urge residents to seek shelter, according to local media reports.

Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko said air defence systems were operating in response to explosions across the city and urged residents to stay in shelters.

The mayor also said that a nine-story apartment building caught fire following the Russian strikes.

Smokes and fire are seen in Kiev, Ukraine, June 2, 2026. Multiple explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev on Tuesday, prompting authorities to urge residents to seek shelter, according to local media reports. (Xinhua/Li Dongxu)