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Air defense at work in Kyiv

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The Kyiv City Military Administration reported that the air defense was at work in Kyiv at around 10 a.m. local time on Aug. 11.

Several explosions were heard in the city, according to the Kyiv Independent journalists.

Earlier, the Air Force said that Russia had launched Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missiles toward Kyiv Oblast.

Explosions were also reported in Khmelnytskyi and Vinnytsia oblasts.

The air raid alert is activated in all Ukrainian regions.

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Dinara Khalilova

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Dinara Khalilova is a reporter at the Kyiv Independent, where she has previously worked as a news editor. In the early weeks of Russia’s full-scale invasion, she worked as a fixer and local producer for Sky News’ team in Ukraine. Dinara holds a BA in journalism from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and a Master’s degree in media and communication from the U.K.’s Bournemouth University.

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