An explosion was heard in Kyiv

The explosion was heard around 5:50 am, from its sound alarms on cars started working.

It should be noted that an air alert has been declared in the city, the authorities urge residents to remain in shelters.

Later in the local Telegram channel reported that a large fire broke out at the place of arrival.

Updated (06:26)

Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko confirmed explosions in the Goloseevsky district of Kyiv.

“All services are on their way. More details later,” he wrote.