Explosions in Kyiv: Klitschko Urges Residents to Take Shelter
Russian forces launched a major attack on the Ukrainian capital on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, triggering air defense systems and sending air raid sirens wailing across the country.
Russian forces launched a major attack on the Ukrainian capital on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, triggering air defense systems and sending air raid sirens wailing across the country.
Explosions rocked Kyiv on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, during a major Russian daytime attack. Mayor Vitali Klitschko responded swiftly, appealing to residents via social media.
"Stay in shelters!" Klitschko urged, confirming that the air defense system was actively engaged over the city. The attack was launched from multiple directions, and according to initial reports from Kurir.rs, Russian drones were detected in the airspace.
Simultaneously with the assault on the capital, air raid sirens sounded in other parts of Ukraine, signaling a broader scope of the Russian offensive. Details regarding potential casualties or material damage in Kyiv have not yet been released.
The attack comes amid ongoing Russian airstrikes on Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure, which have persisted since the start of the invasion.
