'Several' dead after explosions hit Kyiv for first time in months

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'Several' dead after explosions hit Kyiv for first time in months
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BREAKING: Kyiv is being shelled for the first time in months in what appears to be ‘revenge’ attack from Russia.

A number of people have reportedly been killed and injured as Kyiv is shelled in a suspected ‘revenge’ attack from Russia.The targets appear to be more central than before, with explosions reported in the city’s Shevchenko district – which includes the historic old town as well as several government offices.

Black smoke can be seen rising above buildings in several spots in what could be the most widespread set of Russian attacks since early this year.over the explosion on Kerch Bridge, which connects mainland Russia and Crimea. ‘There is no doubt it was a terrorist act directed at the destruction of critically important civilian infrastructure’, the Russian leader said.The Kremlin previously warned any attack on the Kerch Bridge would be a red line and trigger ‘judgement day’.

‘Less than 24 hours ago Russian planes hit a residential area of Zaporizhzhia with 12 missiles, killing 13 people and injuring more than 50.The Russian Army has recently focused attention on the regions just north of Crimea. This includes Zaporizhzhia, where six missiles were launched overnight on Saturday from Russian-occupied areas.Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at

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