Strong Explosions Heard in Kyiv, Mayor Says Multiple Districts Attacked

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Kyiv, June 15 (Reporter Li Dongxu) After 1 a.m. local time on the 15th, Xinhua reporters in Kyiv heard multiple strong explosions. Kyiv Mayor Klitschko stated that the city was attacked by drones and other means. The air defense forces of Kyiv city and Kyiv region continued their operations.

Klitschko posted on social media early on the 15th that the Podilskyi, Obolon, Pecherskyi, and Solomianskyi districts of Kyiv were subjected to airstrikes, with multiple residential buildings catching fire after being hit. Staff from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine rushed to the attack sites to carry out rescue operations.

As of the time of publication, the Kyiv city military administration had not lifted the air raid alert.

Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Multiple explosions reported
Activity
Airstrikes targeting residential areas
Location
Kyiv · Kyiv Oblast
Unit
Ukrainian Armed Forces
Time
June 15, 2023, after 1 AM
Equipment
drones
Summary

Multiple explosions were reported in Kyiv after 1 AM on June 15, 2023, attributed to drone strikes targeting several districts. Mayor Klitschko confirmed that residential buildings were hit, resulting in fires, and emergency services were dispatched to the affected areas. Air raid alerts are still active in the city.

Key Facts
  • Multiple strong explosions heard in Kyiv
  • Mayor Klitschko reported drone attacks
  • Several districts in Kyiv were targeted
  • Residential buildings caught fire due to the attacks
  • Air raid alerts remain in effect in Kyiv