Explosions rock Kyiv, six killed in Russia, Ukraine
Explosions occurred in Kyiv during a rare daytime Russian drone attack, resulting in six fatalities. A major oil refinery in southern Russia was also set ablaze, prompting a local state of emergency. Both Ukraine and Russia have intensified their aerial assaults, primarily targeting energy infrastructure.
- ▪Explosions were reported in Kyiv due to a Russian drone attack.
- ▪Six people were killed in the attacks, with two injured in Kyiv.
- ▪A major oil refinery in Tuapse, Russia, caught fire, leading to a local state of emergency.
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Explosions echoed over Kyiv on Tuesday (April 28, 2026) during a rare daytime Russian drone attack on the capital, after the two sides launched strikes that left six dead.A major oil refinery in southern Russia was also set ablaze, triggering a local state of emergency as thick black smoke billowed over the coastal town of Tuapse.Russia has pummelled Ukrainian cities since invading the country more than four years ago, mainly by launching long-range aerial barrages at night. Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, monthly recordAFP journalists in Kyiv heard air raid sirens ring out and at least one loud boom over the city shortly after 2:15 pm.City officials announced that air defence systems were operating against Russian drones flying over the city and that two people…
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