A cameraman shoots near the airport in Donetsk, Ukraine, May 26, 2014. The Ukrainian government troops clashed with armed activists at the airport in Ukraine's eastern city of Donetsk on Monday, one day after a presidential election was held in the country. (Xinhua/Dai Tianfang)

Gunfire and explosions were heard near the airport in Ukraine's eastern city of Donetsk on Monday, one day after a presidential election was held in the country.

At least three fighter jets were seen flying over and seven explosions were heard, Xinhua correspondents said.