Explosions are heard in Kyiv region - what happened.

On Monday afternoon, July 21, powerful explosions occurred in Kyiv region. Russian drones have been spotted in Kyiv region - air defense forces are working against them.

This was reported by Kyiv OVA on Telegram.

Explosions in Kyiv region - what is the reason

Today, on July 21, around 12:38 PM, powerful explosions shook the Kyiv region. Russian drones have invaded the region. Therefore, the air defense forces were engaged with hostile targets.

It should be noted that at the time of the explosions, an air alert was declared in the Kyiv region.

'Kyiv region! UAVs have been detected in the airspace. Air defense forces are working on the targets. Stay in shelters until the air alert is over. Take care of your safety.'

Adhere to information silence - do not record or post on social networks the work of our defenders

Map of air alerts at the time of the explosions in Kyiv region

We remind you that Russian occupiers struck the 'Lukyanivska' metro station in Kyiv.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commented on the massive attack by the Russian Federation on Ukraine on July 21, 2025.