The Ukrainian capital Kyiv was attacked by ballistic missiles, with multiple strong explosions reported.
Xinhua News Agency, Kyiv, October 21 (Reporter Li Dongxu) - Starting at 22:11 local time on the 21st, Xinhua reporters in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv heard multiple strong explosions. According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko's post on social media, the city of Kyiv was attacked by ballistic missiles.
The Ukrainian Air Force issued an air raid warning on social media that night, stating that ballistic missiles were heading towards the city of Kyiv, targeting multiple locations.
As of the time of publication, the official Kyiv city government and the Ukrainian military have not released specific details regarding this airstrike.
Kyiv experienced multiple strong explosions due to a ballistic missile attack on October 21 at 22:11. The Ukrainian Air Force had issued an air raid warning, indicating that ballistic missiles were targeting the city. The mayor of Kyiv confirmed the attacks via social media.
- Kyiv experienced strong explosions starting at 22:11 local time on October 21.
- The city was targeted by ballistic missiles.
- The Ukrainian Air Force issued an air raid warning prior to the attack.
- The mayor of Kyiv confirmed the missile strikes on social media.