Ukraine war live updates: Fresh wave of Russian missiles rock capital Kyiv
After air raid sirens sounded in several cities, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko later confirmed that explosions had been heard in at least two areas of the capital.
"Explosions in Desnyan district of the capital. All services go to the place ... Stay in shelters!" Klitschko said, according to a Google translation of his Telegram post.Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko stands in front of a damaged building following Russian strikes in Kyiv on April 29, 2022, amid Russian invasion of Ukraine.A volley of fresh Russian attacks were expected early Friday as Reuters reported that air raid sirens were sounding in places like capital Kyiv.
According to officials, the training will take place at the Grafenwoehr training area in Germany. And the aim is to use the winter months to hone the skills of the Ukrainian forces so they will be better prepared to counter any spike in Russian attacks or efforts to expand Russia's territorial gains.European Council President Charles Michel and Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal attend a news briefing, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Odesa, Ukraine May 9, 2022.
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