Ukrainian Air Defence brings down Russian rocket in Cherkasy Oblast

OLENA ROSHCHINA – WEDNESDAY,  24 AUGUST 2022, 11:56

In Cherkasy Oblast, during an air-raid siren, air defence forces shot down a Russian rocket.

Source: Ihor Taburets, the head of the Cherkasy Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote from Taburets: "Glory to our Armed Forces! During the air-raid siren, air defence forces shot down an enemy missile over Cherkasy Region."

Details: The air-raid siren in the Cherkasy region lasted from 10:27 to 11:44.

Taburets urged citizens to stay in shelters during air-raid sirens. 

"Do not publish photos or videos! Do not expose everyone to repeated attacks on locations!", Taburets emphasised.

Meanwhile, there were explosions during air-raid sirens in the city of Myrhorod in Poltava Oblast.

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