Ukraine: Explosions reported in several districts of Kyiv early Sept. 21

Event

Authorities are responding to explosions in several districts of Kyiv amid Russian missile strikes early Sept. 21. Rocket debris caused electricity and water outages in Sviatoshynskyi District and damaged a gas pipe in Shevchenkivskyi District. Explosions in Darnytskyi District caused fires and damage to non-residential buildings; unconfirmed reports suggest that two people were injured. Authorities have activated the air raid alarms across Kyiv until further notice.

Emergency services will likely remain in the affected areas over the coming hours. Localized ground travel disruptions are likely. Further Russian missile attacks against Ukraine are probable in the coming days.

Advice

Avoid travel to active conflict zones in the Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions of Ukraine; consider leaving these areas by available ground transport if safe to do so. Exercise extreme caution if operating anywhere in Ukraine. Download the AirAlert mobile application to receive an air alert notification in your chosen city or region of Ukraine from the Civil Defense System. You should shelter in place if there is fighting or airstrikes in the area. Stay away from windows and exterior walls if officials report incoming rocket or artillery fire. Follow the instructions of local security personnel, especially when instructed to seek refuge in air-raid shelters. Maintain contact with diplomatic representations. Due to the threat of unexploded ordnance, avoid off-road travel. Travel on well-used routes only. Do not approach suspected unexploded ordnance. In areas previously occupied by Russian forces, be aware of booby traps.