Explosions in Kharkiv, Vinnytsia and Poltava. Air raid alerts across Ukraine
The morning began with explosions in Kharkiv. According to the mayor of the city, Igor Terekhov, Russia is bombing infrastructure facilities. "I ask everyone to be as careful as possible and stay in shelters", he wrote.
Explosions are also heard near the border of the Republic of Moldova - in the Vinița region. Dnepropetrovsk and the Poltava region are also bombed. Meanwhile, air raid alerts extend to all regions of Ukraine. According to Ukrainian media, there is a risk of Russia launching missile attacks. Ukrainians are urged not to ignore the warnings. "The first rockets are coming. We do not ignore the alarm. We expect about 60 rockets. I also think that our air defense will shoot down at least 50+," said the head of the Mykolaiv Regional State Administration Vitaly Kim. And representatives of the local authorities in Jîtomir warned of the threat of a massive missile attack. Explosions are heard in Kyiv and in the region. According to preliminary information, both in the Ukrainian capital and in the region, air defense is working. "Residents of the Kyiv region! Air defense works in the region. The enemy is massively attacking Ukraine. Increased danger. We are taking shelter," wrote the head of the Kyiv police department, Oleksiy Kuleba. Air defense forces are working in Kyiv, the city's military administration confirmed.
