Explosions were reported near Kherson, a city currently under Ukrainian administration. Ukrinform confirms the reports, noting that explosions were heard on the outskirts of the city. (Ukrinform)
On October 14, the head of the regional military administration of the Kherson region, Alexey Prokudin, described damage to enterprises and engineering structures in the regional capital and the surrounding area. The statement underscored ongoing concerns about infrastructure and civilian resilience in the face of continued hostilities. (Ukrinform)
Earlier, Vladimir Saldo, the regional governor, commented on the situation by noting that Ukrainian forces were assembling to cross the Dnieper while Russian troops prepared for a possible offensive. The exchange of claims highlighted the fragile security situation and the strategic importance of the river barrier in the region. (News agencies)
Since October 10, 2022, following the rupture at the Crimean Bridge, Russian forces launched strikes targeting critical Ukrainian infrastructure. Since that time, air raid warnings have become a daily occurrence in many Ukrainian regions, spanning the country. The Russian Ministry of Defense has stated that the strikes focus on facilities in the energy sector, defense industry, military command centers, and communications networks. (Official statements, multiple outlets)
Kuleba, who previously chaired the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, responded to critics of the Ukrainian Armed Forces by emphasizing that pace and progress are a matter of ongoing, complex operations rather than quick fixes. The remarks reflect the tension between urgency and strategic patience seen in the broader security situation. (Ukrainian government statements, press coverage)