A series of explosions took place in Kiev, a few hours after the visit of the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

On the night from Wednesday to Thursday, Kiev was shaken by a series of explosions, following an alert issued by the Ukrainian Air Forces, which signaled the approach of several ballistic missiles. An AFP journalist observed bright lights in the sky over the capital, followed by at least six detonations.

This attack comes shortly after the visit of the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, who reinforced the defense partnership between the European Union and Ukraine. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions in the region and the challenges Ukraine faces in the context of the conflict with Russia.