A delegation of African presidents and senior officials on a peace mission in Ukraine, have visited the site of an alleged massacre by Russian troops, in Bucha.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, some African Heads of State and Government participated in the African Leaders Peace Mission at the St Andrew's Orthodox Church in the City of Bucha.

The news of the peace mission, was revealed by the President of South African, who tweeted along with a video of the visit.

At least two explosions rocked Ukraine, as air raid sirens blared as African leaders began a peace mission, hoping to mediate between Ukraine and Russia.

The peace delegation, including leaders from South Africa, Senegal, Zambia, the Comoros and Egypt, revealed plans with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg.

Ukraine's air force said it had downed six "Kinzhal" ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles and two drones. City authorities said they had received no reports of deaths or serious damage so far, but police said there were an unspecified number of casualties.

The air attack was the latest of many launched by Russia since it invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Moscow has increased their frequency since Ukraine began preparations for a counteroffensive that is now under way.