Explosions hit Ukraine’s Kryvyi Rih, Kharkiv following Russian attack

This was reported by Ukraine's Air Force.

Explosions in Kryvyi Rih

At 11:01 p.m., the Air Force issued a warning about the threat of ballistic weapons being launched from the south. Just a few minutes later, they reported two high-speed targets approaching Kryvyi Rih.

The head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional military administration, Serhiy Lysak, confirmed that explosions were heard in Kryvyi Rih at 11:10 p.m.

“Explosions heard in Kryvyi Rih. More details to follow,” he wrote on his Telegram channel.

Later, Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the city defense council, reported a power outage in Kryvyi Rih. 

At 02:11 a.m., Vilkul detailed the aftermath of the Russian attack: central collectors, electricity, and trolleys were damaged. Significant destruction was reported in high-rise buildings, and a hospital was also affected.

By morning, the administration provided updated details: “Infrastructure, two nine-story buildings, a hospital, a school, a shop, and ten cars were damaged. A help center is operating on-site, and residents can receive materials to cover broken windows.”

They noted that there were no casualties.

Kharkiv region

At 8:03 p.m., Suspilne reported a series of explosions in Kharkiv.

By 8:50 p.m., Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv regional military administration, stated that Russian forces were targeting areas near the settlement of Tsyrkuny in the Kharkiv district. Preliminary reports indicated that artillery was used.

By morning, Syniehubov confirmed that the number of victims had risen to four.