Kyiv, Feb 7 (EFE).- Russia fired missiled on the Ukrainian capital early Wednesday while the European Union foreign affairs chief, Josep Borrell, was visiting.
Borrell and the rest of the delegation had to take refuge in an underground shelter of a Kyiv hotel where they were staying.
The alarm, which forced the Spanish politician to hide in the shelter before the start of his scheduled meetings – including talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky and other Ukrainian leaders, was sounded around 6 a.m. local time.
The alarm that forced the Spanish politician to go down to the shelter before beginning his meeting program today – which includes meetings with President Volodymyr Zelensky and other Ukrainian leaders – was sounded around 6 a.m. local time (3:00 GMT).
“Missiles over Kyiv and the east (of Ukraine),” reported the head of the military istration of the Ukrainian capital on Telegram. Shortly after, he said “several missiles” were heading toward Kyiv.
An hour after the sirens warning of potential attacks sounded in the city, a powerful explosion was heard in the center of Kyiv, likely caused by the impact of another projectile launched by Ukrainian air defenses targeting a Russian missile.
The head of the Kiev Military istration confirmed during the noise that the air defenses had been activated and urged residents in the capital to remain in shelters until the alert subsides.
Due to the frequent sounding of sirens, many Ukrainians tend to ignore them, though some adhere to the “two-wall rule,” which advises seeking shelter in areas without windows and more protected from outside, such as hallways or bathrooms, to minimize exposure to projectiles or debris.
A minority opts to descend to the subway or seek the nearest shelters.
Borrell arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday for a two-day trip to Ukraine aimed at demonstrating the EU’s military and political for the country. EFE
