Explosions heard in Kharkiv during air raid alarm, civilians urged to be cautious

Explosions during air raid alert in Kharkiv

During an air raid alert in Kharkiv, explosions were heard, as reported by the mayor Igor Terekhov in his Telegram channel. «There were several explosions in Kharkiv. Be careful,» he wrote.

Air raid alert in Kharkiv region

The air raid alert in the Kharkiv region lasted from 12:31 to 13:59. The Air Force warned of enemy tactical aviation activity in the northeast direction and the threat of using aviation means of attack.

Private sector struck

The enemy struck the private sector of the Saltyivsky district of Kharkiv, damaging fences, windows, a house, and a car. Relevant services continue to assess the damage. The head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleg Sinyehubov, emphasized that there are currently no casualties and work to eliminate the consequences is ongoing.

Situation in the Kharkiv region

Enemy actions have escalated in the Kharkiv region in recent days. Yesterday, on April 22, Russian forces launched a missile strike on the television tower in Kharkiv, disrupting digital broadcasting in the administrative center of the region and neighboring settlements. The head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Prosecutor’s Office, Oleg Sinyehubov, reported that due to the war, it may be impossible to restore the television tower.