Series of explosions in Kharkiv

A series of explosions rang out in Kharkiv on the morning of 29 December, with preliminary reports indicating that there have been strikes in Slobidskyi district (Kharkiv’s south).

Source: Ihor Terekhov, the Mayor of Kharkiv, on Telegram, Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote from Terekhov: "A missile attack on Kharkiv. A series of explosions in the city. Initial reports indicate that strikes [have occurred] in Slobidskyi district."

Details: The Mayor states that information about which facilities had been hit and whether there were any casualties is still being ascertained. 

Syniehubov also reported that the occupiers have been delivering strikes, and called on residents of Kharkiv and Kharkiv Oblast to stay in shelters.

Background:

• Early on 29 December, explosions rocked Odesa and Kyiv during an air-raid.
• The siren sounded at about 06:00 and it carries on, as Russia launched a large-scale missile attack on Ukraine.

This story is developing - we’ll bring you the latest updates as they happen.

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