UkraineKyiv, Ukraine
Kyiv covered in smoke after strikes
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 11:59 UTC · 2 sources
A new wave of Russian strikes has left Kyiv covered in thick black smoke, with video footage showing plumes rising over the city. The attack appears to be part of an ongoing campaign of missile and drone strikes targeting Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. Ukrainian air defenses were reportedly active, but the extent of damage and casualties is not yet clear.
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11h agoFrente Militar y Geopolítico
Video footage from the scene shows plumes of thick black smoke rising over the city.
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 11:59 UTC · First reported: 11h ago