Residents of Kyiv raced to find safety underground as a series of explosions shook the Ukrainian capital late at night. These strikes, carried out by Russia, marked a continuation of the ongoing conflict. Moscow declared the assault as a response to Ukrainian operations that have escalated tensions for President Vladimir Putin.
In the early hours of Thursday, as Russian air attacks targeted Kyiv, many sought refuge in the city’s metro stations. People hurried to these underground shelters to protect themselves from the violence above.
Kyiv’s historic center bore the brunt of the initial explosions, which began around 11 p.m. The attacks ignited fires and created chaos, prompting a swift movement of residents to safer areas below ground.
These events underscore the severity of the crisis and the strain it imposes on the region. The situation remains challenging, with no immediate solution in sight.

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