Explosions Rock Kyiv and Kharkov Regions

Explosions were reported in Kyiv and Nikolev, prompting an air raid alert across most of Ukraine, with local officials confirming injuries and fires resulting from the attacks. The Kyiv military administration noted that two people were injured due to blasts in the Shevchenko district, where a fire broke out at an industrial site. Concurrently, multiple explosions were heard in the Kharkiv region as Russian troops targeted infrastructure, marking a continuation of ongoing assaults since October 2022. Meanwhile, reports also emerged of explosions in Russia's Tver region, although local authorities have not provided official commentary on the incident. The Russian Defense Ministry claims that their strikes are aimed solely at military and energy facilities in Ukraine. The situation remains tense across both Ukraine and Russia as air defenses are actively engaged.