Loud explosions in Kyiv as Russia launches missiles

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Ukraine's air force said multiple missiles were flying towards the capital Kyiv on Tuesday, shortly after nationwide air alerts were raised due to a threat from Russian bombers...

A series of more than 10 loud explosions were heard by AFP journalists in Kyiv on Tuesday morning, shaking buildings in the centre...

The city's military administration said fragments of downed rockets had fallen in several districts including on residential buildings...

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