Explosions occurred in Cherkasy region — what is known

Explosions in Cherkasy region on December 13 - Russia struck with cruise missiles
Smoke after the explosion. Illustrative photo: Telegram / Ivan Fedorov

The explosions in the Cherkasy region today, December 13, occurred during an air raid alert. Russia is attacking with missiles.

This is reported by monitoring Telegram channels.

Explosions in Cherkasy region

Residents of Cherkasy region heard the sounds of explosions around 8:05 a.m. An air raid alert was declared in the region, and citizens were urged to take cover.

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Air alert map as of 7:21 a.m. on December 13. Photo: alerts.in.ua

The Ukrainian Air Force warned of a missile threat in the regions where air alert has been declared.

"A group of missiles in the east of Cherkasy region, heading west. Cherkasy to the shelter!" the military said in a statement.

Атака Черкащина
Messages of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Telegram

As a reminder, Russian troops attacked Kyiv region with missiles on December 13. Air defense systems in the region were activated.

On December 13, explosions also occurred in Odesa during an air raid alert. The Russians attacked with cruise missiles.

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