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Explosions Rock Kyiv in Early Morning Hours

Published February 22, 2026, 09:06
Explosions Rock Kyiv in Early Morning Hours

Explosions rocked Kyiv in the early morning hours, shortly after 4 a.m., immediately after an alarm was sounded for a Russian attack with missiles and drones. There is currently no information about casualties. Simultaneously, a bomb attack occurred on Saturday in the city of Lviv, resulting in the death of a 23-year-old police officer and the injury of 14 people who were taken to hospitals. The mayor of Lviv condemned the "terrorist attack" without providing further details about the perpetrators. According to reports, police were called to a reported burglary at a store when explosive devices were detonated. The attack on Kyiv and the bomb attack in Lviv are an indication of the escalation of tension in Ukraine and the continued threat from Russia. Tuesday marks four years since the start of the war in Ukraine, with the invasion of Russian troops.