Air-raid warning issued in several oblasts: explosions heard in Kyiv

An air-raid warning was issued in a number of oblasts of Ukraine on the evening of 5 August due to the threat of attack drones and a high-speed target. Explosions have been heard in Kyiv. Source: Air Force on Telegram; Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko Details: At 22:21 the Air Force reported a threat of attack UAVs in Sumy Oblast.

Aug 5, 2024 - 21:08
Air-raid warning issued in several oblasts: explosions heard in Kyiv

An air-raid warning was issued in a number of oblasts of Ukraine on the evening of 5 August due to the threat of attack drones and a high-speed target. Explosions have been heard in Kyiv.

Source: Air Force on Telegram; Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko

Details: At 22:21 the Air Force reported a threat of attack UAVs in Sumy Oblast.

At 22:32 the military reported a threat of attack drones in Chernihiv Oblast. 

At 22:59 a high-speed target was reported in Kyiv Oblast. The military urged Kyiv residents to take shelter immediately.

At 23:07 explosions were heard in Kyiv. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that air defence systems had been activated in Kyiv. 

At 23:46 a group of Shahed drones was reported on the border of Kyiv and Chernihiv Oblasts, heading for Kyiv.

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