Russia Launches Kinzhal Missiles: Powerful Explosions Heard In Kyiv

(Updated) Missile debris fell on a children's hospital.

In the morning of August 11, air alerts were announced across Ukraine once again. Residents of the regions were warned about the threat of the enemy using Kinzhal cruise missiles.

The Ukrainian Air Force has warned that Russian occupants have launched Kh-47M2 Kinzhal air ballistic missiles from MiG-31K aircraft in the direction of Kyiv region.

Following the announcement, explosions were heard in Kyiv. This is reported by the correspondent of RBC-Ukraine.

After the announcement of the alarm several loud explosions were heard in Kyiv. Subsequently, the explosions confirmed and the mayor of the capital Vitali Klitschko.

"Explosions in the city. Stay in shelters!" he wrote.

In addition, the KCMA reported the work of air defence.

"The air defence works in the capital. The missile danger continues! Stay in shelters!" reported the head of the KCMA Serhiy Popko.

According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, debris from a missile fell on the territory of a children's hospital in the Ukrainian capital.

He added that there were no casualties or damage. Emergency services were heading to the site.

As the head of the KCMA Serhiy Popko later specified, preliminary several pieces of debris fell in Obolonsky district, on the territory of a children's hospital.

Data on casualties and damage are being clarified.