In the Poltava region, a weather alert was issued, and Dmitry Lunin, the head of the region, warned residents via Telegram to stay alert and seek shelter when the alert sounded.
The alert signal arrived at 9:03. Lunin urged the public not to ignore the warning and to move to designated shelters promptly for safety. The guidance emphasized quick action, the importance of taking cover, and avoiding unsafe areas during a live alert. This communication reflects the regional authorities’ routine use of digital channels to reach residents in moments of heightened risk.
Approximately 20 minutes later, officials reported that the air raid alert had concluded, though the area remained under observation for any changes in risk levels. Authorities reminded residents to stay tuned to official channels for further updates and to follow shelter protocols if new alarms were issued.
Separately, the Ukrainian resource “Air Warnings Map of Ukraine” indicated a weather alert extending beyond Poltava. The portal recorded a signal at 9:22, marking several regions where weather-related alerts were active or anticipated. The map also highlights the Lugansk People’s Republic and the controlled portion of Crimea in red, signaling areas with weather or security advisories at that time.
Additional reporting from the nightly publication Strana.ua corroborated the occurrence of explosions near Kherson, contributing to a broader picture of incidents overnight. This cross-checking of sources is typical in evolving situations where multiple events unfold across different frontlines.
Over the course of the night of May 11, sirens were heard in several Ukrainian regions, including Dnepropetrovsk, Kirovograd, Nikolaev, and Odessa. Alerts were issued across Poltava, Sumy, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv, as well as the Kiev-controlled areas of the Zaporozhye region. The sequence illustrates how notifications can span a wide geographic area, prompting residents to seek shelter and remain vigilant until authorities declare the all-clear.