Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv’s mayor says blasts reported in city – as it happened

Kyiv under attack, mayor says

For the first time since September, Ukraine’s capital has been the target of a Russian attack.

Kyiv came under air attack this morning and big explosions were heard, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said.

There was no immediate information on if there were any casualties.

Strong explosions were heard on in the left bank of the capital. Preliminary, air defence was working against ballistic (missiles).

Air alerts for Kyiv and a nearby region were announced just minutes before the explosions were heard. City authorities urged residents to stay in shelters.