Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, has been subjected to a substantial assault in the early hours of January 2, with at least 10 loud explosions reported and numerous aerial threats. The city's air defense system was activated around 3 a.m. local time in response to a drone threat warning, and air raid alerts were issued. Journalists on the ground, including those from AFP and the Kyiv Independent, reported hearing loud explosions throughout the city. Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko confirmed that missile debris had fallen in various parts of the city, including a local park in the Holosiivskyi district. The attacks, which included the use of Iranian kamikaze drones and missiles, caused electricity cuts in some districts and damage to buildings. The Ukrainian Air Force has issued an aerial threat warning, and there are reports of Russian bombers being up and missile strikes being expected. Russia has launched around 11 Kinzhal missiles at Kyiv, causing disruptions in electricity and water supply in some areas. The attacks are described as one of the biggest on Kyiv in recent times, with the Russian strategy appearing to exhaust air defenses with continuous waves of missiles.
Huge explosions in #Kyiv. Russia attacked with kamikaze drones and missiles. Electricity cut in some districts. Some buildings damaged. Air alert for many hours, night and morning
Very "loud" night and morning in Kyiv. Russia attacked with kamikaze drones and missiles. Many people heard big explosions. Some of the buildings damaged. Seems to be one of the biggest attacks on Kyiv recently
Very "loud" night and morning in Kyiv. Russia attacked with kamikadze drones and missiles. Many people heard big explosions. Some of the buildings damaged. Seems to be one of the biggest attacks on Kyiv recently
Very "loud" night and morning in Kyiv. Russia attacked with Iranian kamikadze drones and missiles. Many people heard big explosions. Some of the buildings damaged. Seems to be one of the boggest attacks on Kyiv recently
More Russian Missiles now inbound towards Kyiv.
⚡️Explosions reported in Kyiv, Kharkiv amid Russia's mass attack. Numerous explosions were heard in Kyiv the morning of Jan. 2, Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko reported amid Russia's latest mass attack on Ukraine. Ukraine’s Air Force issued an aerial threat warning for all…
Ballistic missiles attack on Kyiv lasting more than an hour with loud explosions of Air defence everywhere
❗️Russia launched #Kinzhal missiles at #Kyiv on the morning of January 2. The air defense system is active in the city. The Mayor of the city, #Klitschko, reported the falling debris from Russian missiles. Some areas are experiencing electricity and water disruptions. https://t.co/6tal85BCO6
❗️Russia launched around 11 #Kinzhal missiles at #Kyiv on the morning of January 2. The air defense system is active in the city. The Mayor of the city, #Klitschko, reported the falling debris from Russian missiles. Some areas are experiencing electricity and water disruptions. https://t.co/76Trw0wAfn
#BREAKING At least 10 loud explosions heard in Kyiv, @AFP journalists report https://t.co/t37e8QJQTs
More kinzhal aeroballistic missiles apparently headed towards Kyiv. The Russian aim clearly to exhaust air defences. Wave after wave after wave.
BREAKING - Multiple missiles flying towards Kyiv: Ukraine air force https://t.co/JhMMCZjSN7
After a night of drone attacks, Russia launched a missile attack on Ukraine. Multiple explosions are heard in Kyiv. Terrorist state continues terrorizing civilians. https://t.co/yFV5FL84qj
Kyiv has had another rough night. Air defences have been targeting drones since 2am. Very loud explosions for the last half hour.
⚡️Explosions reported in Kyiv. Numerous explosions were heard in Kyiv in the morning of Jan. 2. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a missile debris fell in a local park in the city’s Holosiivskyi district. Air defense has been active in the capital. Air raid alerts were…
Harrowing morning in Kyiv. Russia has once again launched multiple missiles towards peaceful cities, with many heading towards Kyiv. First explosions heard in Kyiv https://t.co/iCI0Uh4Gnp
It’s been a very loud night here in Kyiv and across Ukraine. The drones started at about 2.30am, with air defence intercepting a great many of them. The attacks are ongoing. A number of missiles now reportedly heading towards the capital.
Explosions rock #Ukraine's #Kyiv and missile debris fell on different parts of the city, according to the mayor. https://t.co/d0hZYxt2az https://t.co/F9FVUD0T0V
Several Large Explosions heard throughout Kyiv.
Explosions over the Ukrainian Capital of Kyiv as Air Defenses attempt to Intercept several Incoming Missiles.
‼️ Explosions in Kyiv, air defence is working
⚡️Air defense active in Kyiv. Air defense was active in the capital as of 3 a.m. local time, the city’s military administration reported on Jan. 2 amid a drone threat warning. Several explosions were heard in Kyiv, according to the Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground.
Shahed drone attack reported against Kyiv. Russian bombers are up, missile strikes expected in a few hours
Explosions reported in Kyiv right now!!!