Russian troops shelled Kyiv in the early morning of 16 April, with explosions reported in the Darnytsia neighbourhood on the outskirts of the city.

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.