Ukraine claims downing Russian drones over Kiev, and President Putin orders stronger border security as largest conventional military attack since WW2 in Europe enters its 460th day Follow our live coverage👇
A firefighter examines the destroyed building of a medical facility, the site of a missile strike, in the city of Dnipro. / File photo: AFPExplosions have shaken the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, its mayor Vitali Klitschko said, adding that information was being clarified and defence systems were downing air targets.
Reuters news agency's witnesses reported several blasts after air alerts were issued for Kiev and a large swath of Ukraine.President Vladimir Putin has ordered stronger border security to ensure"fast" Russian military and civilian movement into Ukrainian regions now under Moscow control.
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