STORY: Explosions echoed across the Kyiv skyline early on Thursday (August 21) as Russia launched a widespread air attack on Ukraine.

Residents sought shelter in the capital’s metro stations, bringing children and pets with them as air raid sirens sounded.

No casualties or damages were reported by Kyiv officials.

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VIDEO SHOWS: AIR DEFENCE ACTIVE OVER KYIV SKYLINE / PEOPLE TAKING SHELTER IN METRO

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SHOWS: KYIV, UKRAINE (AUGUST 21, 2025) (REUTERS – Access all)

1. VARIOUS OF AIR RAID ALERT OVER KYIV

2. EXPLOSIONS OVER KYIV SKYLINE

3. AIR DEFENCE ACTIVE OVER KYIV

4. EXPLOSIONS OVER KYIV SKYLINE

5. AIR DEFENCE ACTIVE OVER KYIV

6. EXPLOSIONS OVER KYIV SKYLINE

7. VARIOUS OF PEOPLE TAKING SHELTER IN KYIV METRO