Explosions ring out in Kyiv after missile warnings

KYIV, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Ten explosions could be heard in the centre of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, amid a nationwide air raid siren.

The governor of the surrounding Kyiv region warned shortly beforehand of a possible incoming missile attack, and that air defences in the region were engaging targets.

Kyiv mayor Vitaliy Klitschko confirmed that explosions could be heard in the city in a post on the Telegram app. (Reporting by Valentyn Ogirenko and Pavel Polityuk; Writing by Max Hunder; Editing by Alison Williams)