Ukrainian media reported explosions in Kiev

Explosions went off in Kiev amid an air alert. This was reported on February 1 by the Ukrainian publication "Public" with reference to the head of the Kiev city military administration Timur Tkachenko.

"Explosions are heard in Kiev," - stated in a message in the Telegram-channel.

According to the online map of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, an air alert is sounded in Kiev and Kiev region.

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

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