Five metro stations closed in Ukraine capital after bomb warning

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, a man phoned at 13:20 on Saturday, claiming that 5 stations would be destroyed by explosions. The information wasn't confirmed, but the passengers were immediately evacuated, while the security forces were checking the stations. However, no signs of explosive devices were found by the police.

Kiev is hosting the UEFA Champions League final later on Saturday in which Liverpool will play Real Madrid.