Explosion Hits Near Kyiv Responders During Follow-Up Russian Strikes on Ukraine

An explosion hit near first responders in Kyiv, Ukraine, as police arrived to help after a Russian airstrike.
Published: 4/16/2026, 11:51:53 PM EDT

An explosion hit near first responders in Kyiv, Ukraine, as police arrived to help after a Russian airstrike. Body camera footage shows multiple follow-up strikes hitting the same area while officers treated casualties. Officials say one officer was hit by shrapnel, while two others suffered concussions.