Kyiv, Ukraine, July 1, 2026 (AFP) - Fire erupts in central Kyiv after explosion: AFP reporter

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2026-07-02

A fire broke out in central Kyiv on Wednesday after an explosion during an air raid alert, an AFP reporter saw. The journalist heard a detonation and saw a cloud of smoke and flames. Fire crews and ambulances arrived promptly at the scene. About 50 minutes after the first blast, AFP journalists witnessed a second explosion near the initial impact site, with debris hurled into the air. In the streets, residents were making their way to shelters, c......

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