As dawn broke, four regions in Ukraine reported simultaneous air raid sirens, a signal confirmed by official data published to inform residents about potential danger. The notification came from a government-backed information platform created by the Ministry of Digital Transformation, designed to deliver timely alerts and guidance to the public. [Source: Ministry of Digital Transformation]
A special security regime remained in effect in the Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions. An air raid alert was also issued for Nikolaev and Kirovohrad regions, prompting residents to take shelter and follow emergency instructions. [Source: regional authorities]
Earlier, the capital city of Kyiv and the surrounding Kyiv region faced the sirens. Information from city officials indicates there were no additional details about the situation in Kyiv at that time, leaving residents to await official updates from the authorities. [Source: Kyiv city administration]
On the morning of February 28, damage to an infrastructure facility was reported in the portion of the Zaporizhzhia region under Ukrainian control. Ivan Fedorov, who heads the regional administration appointed by Kyiv, stated that an explosion caused the damage but did not specify the type of facility affected. The lack of precise details underscored the need for official confirmation from investigative authorities. [Source: Zaporizhzhia regional administration]
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian broadcast Dumskaya reported explosions in the city of Odesa during the night of February 27 into February 28. Later updates indicated that two additional explosions occurred in nearby villages, highlighting the evolving and developing nature of the situation as reported by local journalists. [Source: Dumskaya]
In the early hours, eyewitness accounts described fires igniting in the Dnipro region following the blasts, with responders rushing to contain the outbreaks and secure affected neighborhoods. Authorities urged residents to stay indoors, monitor official channels for verified information, and adhere to safety protocols as the situation continued to unfold. [Source: regional emergency services]
Throughout these events, government agencies stressed the importance of relying on official communications for accurate, timely updates. Citizens were advised to have emergency contact plans, prepare basic supplies, and know shelter locations in case of further alerts. Media organizations continued to report developments, while officials worked to verify incidents and share confirmed facts as they became available. [Source: government briefings and ongoing press coverage]