Several explosions in Kyiv's central district - mayor

Headlines 11:34 26 Jun, 2022

The historic district, one of Kyiv's central, is home to a cluster of universities, restaurants and art galleries

Several explosions in Kyiv's central district - mayor

Several explosions took place early on Sunday in the Shevchenkivskiy district of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, Qazet.az reports according to the city's mayor Vitali Klitschko on the Telegram.

There was no immediate information on the cause of the explosions or casualties.

"Ambulance crews and rescuers dispatched to the scene. More detailed information - later," Klitschko said.

"Residents are being rescued and evacuated from two buildings."

Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb 24, but abandoned an early advance on Kyiv in the face of fierce resistance bolstered by Western arms.