Russian Drones Drop Cluster Bombs on Kyiv – Authorities Warn of Explosive Threat

On Thursday, May 1, explosions were reported in a district of Kyiv, likely caused by the delayed detonation of unexploded cluster munitions. A preliminary assessment suggests, these munitions may have been dropped by Russian drones during an overnight attack, Oleksandr Popovtsev, acting head of the Shevchenkivskyi District State Administration said.

“Today in the Darnytsky district, in the Bortnychi neighborhood, there were explosions caused by delayed-action cluster munitions, which may have been dispersed during the drone attack,” Popovtsev wrote on his social media page.

In light of the incident, residents of the capital are being urged to exercise maximum caution.

The Kyiv City Administration has called on the public not to touch suspicious objects, which could pose an explosive threat. If such items are found, citizens are advised to immediately contact emergency services or the police.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that pyrotechnic teams are currently operating in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv.

“Access to potentially dangerous areas has been restricted by police officers. We ask residents to respect these temporary safety measures and follow the instructions of emergency and law enforcement personnel,” the statement reads.

Overnight, Russian forces launched a drone attack on Ukraine, which also affected the Kyiv region. No casualties were reported, and no critical infrastructure was damaged. However, debris from downed drones caused damage in three areas within the region.

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Earlier today Kyiv Post reported that a Russian drone strike overnight killed two people and injured fifteen others in the southern city of Odesa, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said on Thursday. The attack caused major damage to homes and buildings, and fires broke out across the city.

“The enemy attacked Odesa with drone strikes. There is massive damage to civilian infrastructure, especially residential buildings,” Odesa regional governor Oleh Kiper said. “Two people died as a result of the strike, and five others were injured.”

He also said a supermarket, a school, and several apartment buildings were damaged in the attack on civilian targets. Emergency crews were still working Thursday morning to deal with the aftermath. The full extent of the damage was not yet clear.