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Explosions Heard in Kyiv as Russia Presses Ukraine Assault

Headline from NBC Los Angeles, on the newest of 2 developments

Explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv early Friday as Russian forces pressed on with a full-scale invasion.

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  1. Explosions heard in major Ukrainian cities following Putin's announcement

    Headline from The Hill ·

  2. Newest

    Explosions Heard in Kyiv as Russia Presses Ukraine Assault

    Headline from NBC Los Angeles ·

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  1. The Hill

    Explosions heard in major Ukrainian cities following Putin's announcement (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Reporters heard sounds of explosions in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine.

  2. Breitbart News

    CNN Report Captures Explosions in Ukraine After Russia Announces 'Special Military Operation' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    On Wednesday, a live report on "CNN Tonight" by CNN senior international correspondent Matthew Chance from Kyiv, Ukraine captured the sound of explosions in the distance. | Clips

  3. KING 5 Seattle

    Russia invasion: What is happening in Ukraine right now? (opens KING 5 Seattle)

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    KING 5 Seattle's feed description

    Those in Kyiv who didn’t wake to explosions Friday morning were roused by another day of air raid sirens.

  4. Omaha World-Herald

    AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    Explosions heard in Kyiv as Russia presses Ukraine assault

  5. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine: Explosions heard in Kyiv — live updates | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Russia is continuing its assault on Kyiv following a full-scale invasion. Local officials say Ukrainian forces have downed enemy aircraft. Follow DW for the latest.

  6. NBC Los Angeles

    Explosions Heard in Kyiv as Russia Presses Ukraine Assault (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv early Friday as Russian forces pressed on with a full-scale invasion.

  7. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine: Explosions shake Kyiv — live updates | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Russia is continuing its assault on Kyiv following a full-scale invasion. Local officials say Ukrainian forces have downed enemy aircraft. Follow DW for the latest.

  8. Al Jazeera

    Gunfire and explosions heard as Kyiv braces for Russian assault (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Russian forces bomb Kyiv as EU leaders announce sanctions against President Putin and his foreign minister.

  9. The Guardian

    Fighting reaches Kyiv suburbs as Russian invasion of Ukraine intensifies (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Air raid sirens wail over capital and heavy gunfire and explosions heard in residential district

  10. The Times of Israel

    Gunfire heard near Kyiv government center (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

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  11. The Times of Israel

    Loud explosions heard in central Kyiv (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

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  12. Washington Times

    Explosions heard in Kyiv as Russian forces continue assault (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Explosions heard in Ukrainian capital of Kyiv as Russian forces continue their assault.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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