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Massive missile attack: Explosions occurred in Kharkiv

Massive missile attack: Explosions occurred in Kharkiv Explosions in Kharkiv on the night of December 29 (photo: Getty Images)

Explosions occurred in Kharkiv tonight, December 29. Air alert has been declared in most regions of Ukraine, states Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov.

"Kharkiv is under massive missile fire. At least six explosions were heard in the city," Terekhov said.

Earlier, the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces warned of missiles flying in the direction of Kharkiv.

Currently, air alert has been declared in most regions of Ukraine. People are urged to stay in shelters.

Russian shelling of Ukraine

Tonight, on December 29, Russian occupation forces attacked Odesa with strike drones. As a result of the falling wreckage of a downed drone, a fire broke out in a high-rise building.

Explosions were also heard in the Yavoriv district of Lviv region and the city of Lviv. There were reports of air defense operations.