Five Explosions Rock Kyiv After Air Raid Alert, Mayor Klitschko Confirms Air Defenses Active

Aug 5, 2024, 08:09 PM

Multiple loud explosions were heard in Kyiv on the evening of August 5, 2024, following an air raid alert. Reports indicate that ballistic missiles were launched from Russia's Kursk region, targeting Ukrainian cities. Kyiv's air defense systems were active in response to the attacks, as confirmed by Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Witnesses described several explosions in both the suburbs and the city center, causing car alarms to go off and residents to scramble to bomb shelters. The explosions reportedly shook buildings and were audible across various parts of the city. Reuters witnesses reported the sound of at least five explosions.