Kiev has closed five subway stations, mostly in the central part of the Ukrainian capital, after a bomb warning, the subway operator said in a statement.

"The stations are closed to passengers and checks are being carried out," it said on Facebook.

As per reports,&nbspa man phoned at&nbsp13:20 on&nbspSaturday, claiming that 5 stations would be destroyed by&nbspexplosions. The information wasn't confirmed, but&nbspthe passengers were immediately evacuated, while the security forces were checking the stations. However, no signs of&nbspexplosive devices were found by&nbspthe police.

Kiev is hosting the UEFA Champions League final later on Saturday in which Liverpool will play Real Madrid.

'The stations are closed to passengers and checks are being carried out,' it said on Facebook.

Kiev has closed five subway stations, mostly in the central part of the Ukrainian capital, after a bomb warning, the subway operator said in a statement. "The stations are closed to passengers and checks are being carried out," it said on Facebook. As per reports,&nbspa man phoned at&nbsp13:20 on&nbspSaturday, claiming that 5 stations would be destroyed by&nbspexplosions. The information wasn't confirmed, but&nbspthe passengers were immediately evacuated, while the security forces were checking the stations. However, no signs of&nbspexplosive devices were found by&nbspthe police. Kiev is hosting the UEFA Champions League final later on Saturday in which Liverpool will play Real Madrid.

Five metro stations closed in Ukraine capital after bomb warning

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