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Explosion heard in Ukraine's capital as air defence responds in Kyiv Oblast

Saturday, 20 July 2024, 01:14
Explosion heard in Ukraine's capital as air defence responds in Kyiv Oblast
An air defence system. Stock photo: Defence UA

An air-raid warning was issued in Kyiv Oblast on the night of 19-20 July, and an explosion was heard in the capital. 

Source: Kyiv Oblast Military Administration; Kyiv-based Telegram channels; Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko; Kyiv City Military Administration

Details: An air-raid warning was issued in Kyiv Oblast at 01:08.

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Residents of the city of Kyiv reported the sound of an explosion in the capital.

Quote from Klitschko: "Air defence forces are downing enemy UAVs in Kyiv Oblast."

Details: An air-raid warning was issued in the city of Kyiv at 01:22.

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Serhii Popko, the Head of Kyiv City Military Administratio, reported that there was a UAV threat to the capital.

Updated: The all-clear was given in the city of Kyiv and its oblast at 02:07.

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