KYIV, Ukraine, Aug 11, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Explosions rang out Saturday night in
the centre and east of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, AFP journalists noted, as
Ukraine's air force said two Russian missiles were headed towards the city.

Air raid sirens sounded in the capital and at least two flashes could be seen
against the night sky, said an AFP reporter.

Kyiv's military administration said in a post on Telegram that the city's air
defence systems had been activated. Ukraine's air force said five other
regions were being attacked by drones.

There has been growing concern among many Ukrainians in recent days that
Moscow might launch air raids in response to Kyiv's recent offensive inside
Russian territory.

Ukrainian officials have not so far given any details on possible casualties
or damage.

Ukraine has been regularly hit by deadly Russian air strikes from missiles
and drones.

Kyiv has repeatedly called for its allies in the West to provide it with more
air-defence systems.

On the Russian side, Kursk regional governor Alexei Smirnov said 13 people
had been injured in Kursk city, including two seriously, when debris from a
downed Ukrainian missile fell on a building during the night.