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Over 600 Evacuated After Ongoing Explosions Near Kyiv

Kyiv Post

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July 6, 2026

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Over 600 Evacuated After Ongoing Explosions Near Kyiv

More than 600 residents were evacuated from a town just outside Kyiv city limits after a Russian overnight attack left explosive hazards continuing to detonate.

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Kyiv Post

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· Jul 11, 2026

11 Wounded as Multiple Explosions Rock Kyiv in Early-Morning Russian Missile Attack

Multiple explosions shook Kyiv early Saturday as Russian forces attacked the capital with missiles. Authorities urged residents to remain in shelters, while the missile types, casualties and damage were not immediately confirmed.

Associated Press

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· Jul 2, 2026

Russia’s attack on Ukraine kills at least 20 people in Kyiv

Loud explosions shook the Ukrainian capital for hours during the night, with many people sheltering in subway stations after authorities issued air raid warnings. Emergency crews were still digging through the rubble of collapsed and charred apartment buildings in search of victims as dawn broke. The AP's Samya Kullab reports from Kyiv. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

NDTV

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· Jul 2, 2026

Russia Launches Intense Drone And Missile Attack On Kyiv Killing 21

Loud explosions shook the Ukrainian capital, where more than 50,000 people sheltered in subway stations after authorities issued air raid warnings, the Kyiv Metro said.

NPR News

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· Jul 2, 2026

A major Russian attack kills 17 in Kyiv as Ukraine keeps striking Moscow's oil sector

Loud explosions shook Kyiv for hours during the night, with many people sheltering at subway stations. Emergency crews were digging through the rubble of collapsed buildings in search of victims.

BRICS News

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· Jul 1, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇦🇷🇺 Several explosions heard in Kyiv, Ukraine following Russian strikes.

JUST IN: Several explosions heard in Kyiv, Ukraine following Russian strikes.@BRICSNews

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

Barrage of explosions rocks Kyiv after Ukraine says drones attacked Russia ‘shadow fleet’

A series of explosions rocked Kyiv early on Wednesday as Russia keeps up its barrage of attacks on the Ukrainian capital while Nato leaders meet for a summit in Turkey. A first large blast was heard even before the city’s air alert sirens sounded, followed by four more, Agence France-Presse journalists in the city said. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said warehouses were on fire in one district because of a missile strike, and in another a “non-residential building” was ablaze. Two ‌people were...

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Related coverage for "Over 600 Evacuated After Ongoing Explosions Near Kyiv": Kyiv Post — 11 Wounded as Multiple Explosions Rock Kyiv in Early-Morning Russian Missile Attack. Associated Press — Russia’s attack on Ukraine kills at least 20 people in Kyiv. NDTV — Russia Launches Intense Drone And Missile Attack On Kyiv Killing 21. NPR News — A major Russian attack kills 17 in Kyiv as Ukraine keeps striking Moscow's oil sector. BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇺🇦🇷🇺 Several explosions heard in Kyiv, Ukraine following Russian strikes.. South China Morning Post — Barrage of explosions rocks Kyiv after Ukraine says drones attacked Russia ‘shadow fleet’