Several explosions were reported in the city of Kherson, which is currently under the control of Ukrainian authorities, according to statements circulating on a Telegram channel attributed to Roman Mrochko, the head of the Kiev-appointed military city administration. He described a series of blasts impacting coastal areas of Kherson and indicated that the strikes targeted settlements along the left bank of the Dnieper River. Authorities urged residents to stay away from windows, seek shelter in basements or designated shelters, and remain vigilant as aftershocks or secondary incidents could follow.
The timing of the incidents drew attention because the day before the explosions, Kherson had already been the site of heightened activity and evacuations in parts of the city. The same day, Ukrainian defense forces reported that a fire had broken out at an industrial facility in the Odessa region in connection with the sequence of blasts. Ukrainian officials stated that the fire had been brought under control and that one building within the industrial complex sustained damage due to the blast, while emergency responders worked to contain the situation.
In the early hours following the events, the Dnepropetrovsk region also reported a fire affecting an infrastructure facility as a result of the explosion sequence. Local authorities emphasized the need for residents to remain cautious, monitor official statements, and follow recommendations from emergency services to minimize risk and ensure safety during the ongoing situation.