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Explosions rock Ukrainian capital

  • 10 Oct 2022
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Three loud blasts were heard in central Kyiv early on Monday, according to the media, a day after Russia's leader blamed Ukraine for an explosion on a key Crimea bridge.

The explosions took place around 0815 local time (0515 GMT), with air raid sirens sounding in the Ukrainian capital more than an hour before the blasts.

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In another report two explosions rocked Kyiv early on Monday following months of relative calm in the Ukrainian capital.

The explosions were heard by the media and appeared to be the result of missiles strikes.

Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitchko reported explosions in the city’s central Shevchenko district. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

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