Explosions heard in Kyiv amid ballistic missile threat
Kyiv and several Ukrainian regions declared an air raid alert overnight into September 29 over the threat of ballistic weapon use, with explosions reported in the capital.
Overnight into Tuesday, September 29, Kyiv and a number of Ukrainian regions declared an air raid alert. Ukraine's Air Force reported a threat of ballistic weapon use from the direction of Kursk.
Following the initial warning, the Air Force noted the risk that the enemy could employ ballistic missiles. The alert was subsequently extended to cover both the capital and several regions.
Missiles heading toward Kyiv
At 1:21 a.m., the Air Force reported ballistic missiles moving toward Kyiv. Shortly afterward, explosions were heard in the capital.
Information about the events was provided by Ukraine's Air Force, along with the air raid alert map and local military administrations in both the regions and Kyiv city. Detailed information about possible damage or casualties has not yet been released.
Ukraine's capital and other regions regularly face air raid alerts driven by the threat of Russian missile and drone strikes, with each such incident sending residents to shelters and placing strain on the country's infrastructure.
