Explosions heard in Kyiv as air defence responds on city outskirts

Pravda Ukraine

Explosions were heard in the city of Kyiv on the night of 17-18 September.

Source: Suspilne; Kyiv City Military Administration; Ukraine’s Air Force

Details: Serhii Popko, Head of Kyiv City Military Administration, reported that air defence systems were responding near Kyiv.

He urged residents to stay in shelters until the all-clear is given.

The Air Force had previously warned residents that a Shahed drone was heading toward Kyiv, adding that air defence systems may be responding.

Background:

On the evening of 17 September, Russian forces launched attack drones into Ukraine.
Air defence systems were responding in Kyiv Oblast.
Explosions were also heard in the city of Kropyvnytskyi.

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