Mayor: Explosions occurred in Odesa

Mayor: Explosions occurred in Odesa

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Explosions were reported in Odesa amid the threat of a ballistic attack from the occupied Crimea. Authorities urged residents of the city and the district to stay in shelters until the air raid warning is lifted.

Explosions occurred in Odesa amid a ballistic threat from Crimea, UNN reports. 

"Explosions are heard in the city!" - said Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov.

The head of Odesa RMA, Oleh Kiper, urged residents of Odesa and the region to stay in shelters.

"Odesa and Odesa district, please stay in shelters until the end of the day," Kiper wrote.

Previously

Air alert was declared in a number of regions. The Air Force reported a threat of ballistic missile attacks from the south. Monitoring channels clarified that it was the occupied Crimea. Later, the Air Force reported a missile fired in the direction of Odesa.