KYIV, Dec 13 - Ukraine’s capital came under another missile attack early Wednesday, resulting in multiple injuries and damaged buildings, The Associated Press reported Wednesday citing officials.

A series of loud explosions could be heard in Kyiv at 3 a.m. as the city’s air defenses were activated for the second time this week.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Kitschko said on Telegram that debris from intercepted missiles fell in the eastern Dniprovskyi district, injuring at least five people, three of whom were hospitalized. He said a residential building and several cars were on fire.