Russian troops shelled Kyiv in the early morning of 16 April, with explosions reported in the Darnytsia neighbourhood on the outskirts of the city.
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Russian troops shelled Kyiv in the early morning of 16 April 2022
Explosions were heard in the Darnytsia neighbourhood on the outskirts of Kyiv
Rescue workers and medics are working at the scene
Information about victims and casualties is being confirmed
71% of buildings in Irpin destroyed
More than 1,000 buildings in Irpin sustained damage from Russian shelling
115 buildings in Irpin were totally destroyed by Russian shelling
The majority of damaged buildings in Irpin were residential or civilian
Missile strikes hit the Darnychyi district of Kyiv, destroying parts of an administrative building and vehicles.
Explosions took place in the Darnytskyi district on the outskirts of Kyiv, as reported by Vitali Klitschko.
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