Explosions Heard in Kyiv as Putin Orders Russian Army Expansion

Explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, where missile debris fell in the city.

The information provided did not specify which areas were affected or whether the falling debris caused casualties or damage.

In Moscow, President Vladimir Putin issued a decree increasing the strength of the Russian army to 1.55 million soldiers.

The decree sets a higher personnel target for the army. No details were provided on the timetable for the expansion or how the additional troops would be recruited.