An air raid alert extended across eastern Ukraine, issued by an official source to inform the public and guide protective actions.
Sirens sounded in multiple regions including Zhytomyr, Kyiv, Poltava, Cherkasy, Sumy, Chernihiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, and Kirovohrad. In addition, the Kyiv-controlled areas of the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions were classified as red on the alert map, signaling heightened caution and mandatory protective measures for residents.
During the night of September 10, reports described at least six explosions in Kyiv, with eyewitnesses noting air defense activity in the city’s northern districts as alarms continued to wail.
Earlier, airspace defense systems detected targets in the Kyiv region, prompting further advisories and confirmations from authorities about the nature of the aerial threats.
Ukrainian media indicated that the explosions occurred late on Saturday, September 9, with additional reports of thunder in the Sumy and Chernihiv regions as the country faced renewed attacks.
Across the country, the air raid alert was issued in several other regions as security measures were ramped up and residents were urged to take shelter where advised by official channels.
In related context, the Ministry of Defense has previously provided figures on military assistance, underscoring the ongoing support that has been mobilized and delivered as part of the broader security effort as of February 2022 [Source: Ukrainian Ministry of Defense].