Russia massively attacked Kyiv: what is known about the explosions in the town

Explosions were heard in Kyiv during the attack by Russian drones. Chairman Vitaliy Klitschko reported on the work of the air defense. On the morning of March 16, an air alert was declared in Kyiv and a number of regions of Ukraine due to the threat of an attack by Russian drones. Soon a series of explosions were heard in the capital, according to preliminary data, they were associated with the operation of air defense systems.

The alarm signal in Kyiv sounded at around 8:20 in the morning. A few minutes later, residents of the capital reported the first explosions. Chairman Vitaliy Klitschko confirmed at 8:40 that the air defense forces were working to destroy air targets. “Air defense forces are working in Obolon. Stay in shelters,” Klitschko wrote in his message. After that, explosions were heard again in different areas of Kyiv. According to monitoring resources, several strike drones could be in the airspace over the capital. According to OSINT analysts, the likely targets of the Russian attacks could have been energy infrastructure facilities, including thermal power plants and hydroelectric power plants. As of this morning, no official information about possible damage or casualties in Kyiv had been made public.