Explosions reported in Lutsk amid missile threat
Explosions rocked Lutsk due to the threat of a Kinzhal missile attack (Photo: Getty Images)
Explosions were heard in Lutsk amid the threat of a missile attack, according to Suspilne and the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
At 02:50 Kyiv time, the Air Forces reported the takeoff of two MiG-31 fighter jets.
At 02:55, the military reported the launch of two missiles in the Chernihiv region, heading west/southwest.
At 02:57, the military urged residents of Lutsk to take shelter.
Monitoring channels reported the launch and approach of two Kinzhal missiles toward the city.
Update at 03:40
At 03:37, the Air Forces reported high-speed targets moving over the Chernihiv region, heading west.
At 03:39, residents of Lutsk were advised once again to take shelter.
Monitoring channels reported the movement of three Kinzhal missiles heading toward Lutsk.
At 03:41, Suspilne Lutsk reported explosions in the city.
At 03:52, the Air Forces advised residents of Lutsk and Ternopil to remain in shelters.
Russian missile strike on Ukraine
At 02:50, the Air Force declared a nationwide air raid alert for the second time that night due to the takeoff of MiG-31K fighter jets, which are carriers of Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles.
Additionally, Lutsk is also under attack by Russian strike drones. Air defense systems are actively engaging enemy targets in the city.
