Explosions rock Ukrainian Kropyvnytskyi after missile threat warning
Photo: explosions were heard in Kropyvnytskyi (Getty Images)
A series of explosions were heard in Kropyvnytskyi today, May 22, during an air raid alert, according to Suspilne and Ukraine’s Air Force.
Shortly before the blasts occurred, Ukraine’s Air Force had warned of a potential Russian ballistic missile strike from the south.
Around 2:30 p.m., the Air Force reported a fast-moving target detected heading toward Kropyvnytskyi.
Just minutes later, local residents confirmed hearing several explosions in the city.
At the moment, Ukraine's Air Force continues to monitor increased activity from enemy tactical aircraft in the northern and eastern directions.
"There is a threat of air-launched weapons for the frontline regions!" the Air Force warned.
Attack on Ukraine
On the night of May 22, Russian forces launched an Iskander-M ballistic missile and nearly 130 drones against Ukraine.
Four regions were affected.
We also wrote that during a nighttime drone attack on Kyiv, the debris of one of the drones fell on the territory of a school in the Darnytskyi district.
Russia has increased its attacks with drones in recent days. In particular, on the night of May 21, Russia launched 76 Shahed drones and decoys against Ukraine.
