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Explosions rock Kyiv as Russia launches ballistic missiles at the capital and other regions across Ukraine, injuring at least 7
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- Multiple explosions were heard in Kyiv around 3 a.m. local time on August 27, with at least six blasts occurring within about a minute, affecting central districts including Podilskyi and Shevchenkivskyi.
- An air raid alert was active across most of Ukraine except the western regions during the attacks.
- Explosions were also reported in the southern cities of Odesa and Zaporizhzhia, causing infrastructure damage and injuries.
- At least seven people, including three children, were injured in the Zaporizhzhia area, according to Governor Ivan Fedorov.
- Odesa officials reported damage to an educational institution and a high-rise residential building, but no casualties had been confirmed by 7 a.m. local time.
