Explosions were reported in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in the early hours of Thursday. Mayor Vitaly Klitschko confirmed that Russia had struck the city with ballistic missiles and urged residents to take shelter.

The attack came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia had 'prepared a massive attack.' In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Zelenskyy stated he had received a report from Air Force Commander Anatolii Kryvonozhko, saying 'the Russians prepared a massive attack several days ago.'

News agencies Reuters and AFP cited witnesses on the ground reporting explosions. There is no immediate information on casualties or damage.

Zelenskyy had earlier warned of a 'high probability that the strike will be carried out tonight.' The situation is developing.

Source: www.dw.com