Kyiv rocked by 'about 10' huge explosions as Russia steps up missile strikes on Ukraine

Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine were hit by a series of missile strikes this morning, with reports suggesting targets in Moscow could include a power plant in Kharkiv

A series of explosions hit Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine this morning

Kyiv has been rocked by a series of explosions as Russia steps up missile strikes.

Witnesses said they heard the explosions this morning in the Ukrainian capital, while regional authorities in northern, eastern and central Ukraine also reported similar attacks.

Russia has stepped up strikes in recent weeks after accusing its former Soviet ally of being responsible for the explosion that damaged the Crimean bridge.

Smoke could be seen rising over Kyiv after about 10 explosions, witnesses said.

Ukrainians have been warned to stay in shelters.

Andriy Yermak, chief of staff to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, wrote in the Telegram messaging app: "Russian losers continue to wage war on civilian installations."

Oleg Nikolenko added: "Russia is not interested in peace talks, nor in world food security. Putin's only goal is death and destruction."

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said there was no water or electricity in parts of the capital.

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Smoke can be seen rising in the sky amid Russian attacks on Kyiv (

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Reports suggest there were further power cuts in other areas targeted by the attacks.

Ihor Terekhov, the mayor of Kharkiv, said his city was hit by two missiles that targeted "critical infrastructure".

Video taken from inside a moving car shows a huge line of black smoke billowing from the Dnipro hydroelectric power plant after it was allegedly hit.

Air defense systems would have repelled the strikes in certain areas.

At least a dozen cruise missiles have been reported in the airspace over Ukraine with a nationwide air alert in place.

A video allegedly shows Ukrainian air defenses stopping a missile over Kyiv.