Conflict & Security
Kyiv explosions heard as air raid alert declared
AFP journalists reported hearing a series of strong explosions in Kyiv early Tuesday after the Kyiv city military declared an air raid alert.
The explosions triggered car alarms in the city centre, the journalists said. AFP reported that Russia had resumed strikes on the Ukrainian capital after a three-day halt.
Update
AFP journalists described the explosions in Kyiv as strong.
The Kyiv city military declared an air raid alert before the explosions were heard.
The explosions triggered car alarms in the city centre, according to AFP journalists.
AFP reported that Russia resumed strikes on the Ukrainian capital after a three-day halt.
Source note: AFP news report published on 8 September 2026 at 00:43:51 UTC.
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The supplied material does not give casualty or damage figures.
The specific targets and weapons involved were not stated.
Source
AFP news report published on .