Russia launched missiles toward Ukraine on Friday evening, prompting air raid alerts across multiple regions. Explosions were reported in Kyiv and near Bila Tserkva in the Kyiv region as Ukrainian authorities warned of incoming cruise missiles and urged residents to seek shelter. Ukraine’s Air Force warned that Russian cruise missiles were moving through the Vinnytsia region toward western Ukraine, urging residents in potentially affected areas to seek shelter immediately.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi also warned residents not to ignore air raid alerts, saying missiles had been detected over western Ukraine. “Missiles are over western Ukraine. Do not ignore the air raid alert. Move to a safe place and remain there until the all-clear is given,” Sadovyi said. No immediate information was available on casualties or damage. Air raid alerts remained active across several regions as Ukrainian authorities monitored the threat. Kyiv’s air raid alert was lifted at 8:11 p.m. local time, though officials continued to urge residents to follow safety instructions in the event of further attacks. Estlier on Friday President Zelensky says Russia preparing ‘new massive strike’.
Explosions Heard in Kyiv as Russia Launches Evening Missile Attack on Ukraine
Russia launched missiles toward Ukraine on Friday evening, triggering air raid alerts across multiple regions
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Russia launched a cruise missile attack on Ukraine Friday evening, triggering air raid alerts across multiple regions including Kyiv, Lviv, and Vinnytsia, with explosions reported in Kyiv and near Bila Tserkva. The strike follows Zelensky's warning of a planned "massive" Russian offensive, signaling an escalation pattern that defense and infrastructure managers operating in or with Ukrainian partners should factor into continuity planning.
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