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Friday, March 18, 2022
Explosions heard in western Ukraine city of Lviv; reports of smoke near airport
There are reports of the sounds of explosions in the western Ukraine city of Lviv.
At least three loud blasts are heard in the city at around 6:30 a.m.
Videos and photos posted to social media seem to show smoke rising near Lviv International Airport.
Three explosions heard across #Lviv this morning. We were woken up by an early air raid siren, but unlike other days it was followed by three distinct blasts. We can now see plumes of smoke on the city skyline. Pics by @abcnews camera operator Fletcher Yeung. pic.twitter.com/POziXMMjG9
— Emily Clark (@Em_Dawn) March 18, 2022