Explosions in Kyiv and threat of combined attack: what is happening in the capital on July 1

Explosions and air defense operations on the approaches to the capital

On the evening of July 1, explosions were heard in Kyiv. According to Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, air defense units are currently actively working to neutralize enemy targets on the approaches to the city. The situation remains tense, and authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant.

Tkachenko warned that the likelihood of unmanned aerial vehicles continuing to move towards the capital remains. Furthermore, there is a risk of a combined attack in the coming days. In this regard, the head of the military administration strongly recommended that Kyiv residents stay in shelters until the official end of the air raid alarm.

Situation monitoring and warnings

Throughout today's evening, air raid alarms were sounded in Kyiv several times. Monitoring channels reported that jet drones were flying towards the capital. The situation is developing dynamically, and city residents are forced to react to alert signals.

President's reaction and threat of massive strike

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, while in Ireland, earlier during a press conference voiced alarming data received from Ukrainian intelligence. According to him, the Russian side may launch a new massive strike on Ukrainian territory as early as tonight.

The head of state called on all citizens of Ukraine to strictly respond to air raid alarm signals and not ignore them. Noting the seriousness of the threat, Zelenskyy reported that he is returning to Ukraine in an urgent manner. He has also already issued corresponding instructions to the air defense forces to strengthen the country's protection.