Ukrainian Capital Of Kiev Hit By Multiple Explosions - Interior Ministry Official

A series of explosions occurred in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev on Monday, with Anton Gerashchenko, the adviser to the Ukrainian minister of internal affairs, attributing the blasts to kamikaze drones.

"breaking news! Center of Kyiv attacked by kamikaze drones," Gerashchenko wrote on Twitter.

According to Ukrainian media, explosions in Kiev and its surroundings are currently ongoing, with the air defense system working in the capital.

"Several explosions (were registered) in the Shevchenkivskyi district  in the center of the capital. All services are going to the scenes. Details (will be provided) later," Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram, as quoted by Strana.ua.

Blasts are also being reported in the Ukrainian cities of Ternopil, Lviv, Zhytomyr and their vicinity.