Ukrainian media reported explosions in Kiev-controlled Kherson

Explosions have been heard in Kiev-controlled Kherson. This was reported on December 16 by the Ukrainian edition of Strana.ua.

"Reported explosions in Kherson," - stated in a message in the Telegram-channel.

A little more than an hour later, the publication reported about repeated explosions in the city.

The Russian Defense Ministry did not comment on the information about the explosions.

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Earlier, on December 13, it was reported that in the Kiev region in the area of Vyshgorod there were explosions amid an air alert.

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