Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Explosions rocked Kyiv overnight on July 28, as Russia launched waves of drones on several regions of the country, injuiring at least eight people, according to local authorities. One person is in critical condition.
An air raid alert was initially issued in Kyiv by the city’s Military Administration at 10:15 p.m. local time on July 27. Explosions were first heard by Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground at approximately 10:30 p.m. local time.
Another wave of loud explosions was heard in the capital at around 4 a.m. local time. Air defense has been active in the city, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
The mass attack comes mere days after Russia and Ukraine held their third round of peace talks in Istanbul on July 23. The negotiations did not result in a ceasefire agreement, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose severe tariffs on Russia if Moscow does not agree to a deal within 50 days of his announcement.
From The Kyiv Independent - News from Ukraine, Eastern Europe via this RSS feed
You must log in or # to comment.