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Explosions rock Ukraine's capital Kyiv | DW

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Russia says it destroyed tanks supplied by eastern European countries in Kyiv strikes. Ukraine’s state-run nuclear power operator Energoatom said a Russian missile, probably fired in the direction of Kyiv, flew dangerously low over a nuclear plant.

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  1. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine: Several explosions in Kyiv, mayor says — live updates | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said several explosions were heard in two districts of the capital. DW has the latest.

  2. Fox News

    Kyiv hit by explosions as war continues in eastern Ukraine (opens Fox News)

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    Ukraine's capital city was struck by several explosions early Sunday, a day after officials said its troops had recaptured part of the city of Sievierodonetsk.

  3. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine: Several explosions hit Kyiv — live updates | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Black smoke rose above Kyiv following the first attack on the capital in weeks. Vladimir Putin has said Russia will hit fresh targets if the West delivers long-range missiles to Ukraine. DW has the latest.

  4. The Guardian

    Russia-Ukraine war latest: explosions shake Kyiv; Ukraine counterattacks have blunted Russian gains, says UK – live (opens The Guardian)

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    Powerful blasts felt in Ukraine’s capital, says mayor Vitaly Klitschko; foreign minister angry at Macron’s comment that Russia must not be ‘humiliated’

  5. Deutsche Welle

    Explosions rock Ukraine's capital Kyiv | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Russia says it destroyed tanks supplied by eastern European countries in Kyiv strikes. Ukraine’s state-run nuclear power operator Energoatom said a Russian missile, probably fired in the direction of Kyiv, flew dangerously low over a nuclear plant.

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