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War in Ukraine: Multiple explosions heard in Kyiv

DW English · Jul 2, 2026, 1:35 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Multiple explosions have been heard in Kyiv as Russian drones and missiles hit the Ukrainian capital.
  • Several explosions have been heard and multiple fires were burning in the city, witnesses said.
  • The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali ⁠Klitschko, said on Telegram that a hotel roof was on fire on the central Shevchenko Boulevard.

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Multiple explosions have been heard in Kyiv as Russian drones and missiles hit the Ukrainian capital.

https://p.dw.com/p/5GPp4Several explosions have been heard in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, witnesses said Image: Thomas Peter/REUTERSAdvertisement At least five people have been injured after Russian drones and missiles hit residential buildings in Kyiv as part of a broader wave of Russian attacks overnight on the Ukrainian capital.

Several explosions have been heard and multiple fires were burning in the city, witnesses said.

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