Part of the Kiev region was de-energized after reports of explosions

Part of the Kiev region was de-energized after reports of explosions
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REUTERS wrote that the explosions in Kiev were among the strongest since the beginning of the Russian military operation. Power outage in the Kyiv region was confirmed by NetBlocks, it began around 1:30

Part of the Kyiv region was de-energized after reports of powerful explosions in the capital, the power outage was confirmed by the NetBlocks organization, which monitors the operation of the Internet.

According to her, in the Kyiv region, Internet activity has fallen sharply due to a power outage. Real-time metrics showed internet connectivity in the region dropping to 85% of normal levels. This happened starting at 1:30 local time.

Before that, on the night of Friday, April 15, there were reports of powerful explosions in Kyiv. Reuters, in particular, wrote about them, adding that the explosions were among the strongest for the entire period of the military operation in Ukraine.

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The explosions in Kyiv were also reported on Twitter by the HEAD of the Center for Civil Liberties of Ukraine Oleksandra Matveychuk. In response to her post, one Twitter user clarified that six explosions had been heard, adding that the light had gone out.

RUSSIA has been conducting a special operation in Ukraine since February 24. The Russian Defense Ministry has repeatedly stated that it attacks only military facilities and does not strike at civilian infrastructure. On April 13, Igor Konashenkov, a spokesman for the department, said that the Russian Armed Forces could strike at "decision-making centers", including in Kyiv, if the Ukrainian side continues to strike at Russian territory, as well as make "attempts of sabotage."

Prior to this, the authorities of the Kursk and Belgorod regions reported about shelling from Ukraine, and later this was announced in the Bryansk region.

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