An air raid alert has been issued across four regions in Ukraine, according to data gathered from official sources to inform residents promptly and accurately.
Currently, a danger warning is in effect in the Dnepropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kirovohrad, and Poltava regions. Local authorities issued notices urging residents to seek shelter and follow safety procedures as the situation develops.
There were prior reports of explosions near Kharkiv, which heightened the alert level for nearby communities and prompted heightened vigilance in surrounding areas.
On March 18, explosions were reported in Kremenchuk, located in the Poltava region, resulting in casualties. This incident prompted renewed efforts to assess damage, coordinate emergency responses, and support those affected in the wake of the blasts.
Earlier, in parts of the Kherson region controlled by Kyiv, there was damage to port infrastructure. The affected facilities were described by local officials as critical to regional logistics, and authorities have been assessing the full scope of the impact and the potential disruptions to supply chains.
Additionally, an infrastructure facility in Nikolaev in southern Ukraine was damaged as a result of the explosions. Regional authorities have not specified the exact nature of the object involved, while emergency services conducted preliminary damage assessments and worked to secure the site.
Since October 2022, after the Crimean Bridge incident, Russian attacks have increasingly targeted Ukrainian infrastructure. Official statements indicate that strikes have affected energy systems, defense-related production, military command and communications networks. Air raid warnings have become a regular feature across various regions, with many days seeing alerts that cover wide areas as authorities work to protect civilian populations and critical facilities.
There have also been reports of recent explosions in Odessa, contributing to a broad pattern of incidents across the country and prompting ongoing updates from regional authorities and national defense agencies.