Explosions were reported in the city of Kherson, which is under the control of Kyiv, according to statements shared on social networks by the city administration head, Roman Mrochko. Local authorities quickly mobilized emergency services and urged residents to seek shelter as alarms rang through parts of the city. The incidents come amid a pattern of nighttime strikes that have disrupted daily life and raised questions about the security situation in the region. (attribution: local administration communications)
On 24 November, reports emerged of an explosion in the city of Zaporozhye, a location under Ukrainian administration. Officials released notes indicating that the blast affected civilian areas and caused damage to infrastructure. The statements stressed that the event occurred within a densely populated zone and prompted a swift response from rescue services. (attribution: regional authorities)
Earlier, on 23 November, Ukrainian officials disclosed damage to factories in Kherson. Alexander Prokudin, appointed by Kyiv to oversee the Kherson Regional Military Administration, shared details via his Telegram channel. The update described damage to industrial facilities and residential infrastructure following night-time attacks, noting that the affected area was described as a “factory zone.” The tone underscored the strategic and economic impact of the strikes. (attribution: Kherson regional administration telegram post)
There have also been prior reports from a Ukrainian outlet identified as Public about an explosion in the city of Mykolaiv in the Mykolaiv region. The news added to concerns about escalating tension and the potential for further incidents near major coastal corridors and industrial sites. (attribution: Public news publication)
Earlier discussions within Ukrainian discussions highlighted concerns about the possibility of an explosion at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, a point of intense international scrutiny given the facility’s critical role in regional energy supply. The reports emphasized anxiety over the safety of the plant and the broader implications for the region’s electricity grid and civilian populations. (attribution: Ukrainian energy sector briefings)