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title: "Rocket strike on Kyiv: explosions on the night of June 28 and rescue operations"
description: "On the night of June 28, Kyiv was hit by a rocket strike involving ballistic missiles. Air raid sirens were followed by loud explosions, after which firefighters and rescuers took to the streets. 🚨🔥"
date: 2026-06-27T23:02:00.000Z
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url: https://xab.info/en/posts/rocket-strike-on-kyiv-explosions-on-the-night-of-june-28-and-rescue-operations
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# Rocket strike on Kyiv: explosions on the night of June 28 and rescue operations

![Firefighters working at the site of a missile strike on Kyiv on the night of June 28: fire truck with headlights on and rescuers in protective gear near a building](https://xab.info/media/2026/06/27/raketnyy-udar-po-kievu-vzryvy-v-noch-na-28-iunya/raketnyy-udar-po-kievu-vzryvy-v-noch-na-28-iunya-1.webp)

The night of June 28 became a time of heightened anxiety for the capital of Ukraine. Russian forces struck Kyiv using ballistic weaponry. The event unfolded rapidly: as soon as the air raid sirens sounded, powerful explosions were heard in the sky over the city.

### Chronology of the night raid

According to information received by RBK-Ukraine from the Kyiv City Military Administration (KMVA) and Mayor Vitali Klitschko, the threat of ballistic missile use prompted the declaration of an air raid. Almost simultaneously with the warning sounds, residents of the capital heard several loud explosions, confirming the start of the attack.

### Emergency services response

Rescue operations were immediately launched at the scene. Photos from the site show fire crews working at night. Bright headlights from fire trucks illuminate the equipment and hoses through which water is being pumped. Emergency service personnel in full gear are coordinating actions to ensure safety and mitigate the consequences of the strike.