A powerful explosion rang out in Odesa region - what is known.

On Tuesday evening, July 15, a powerful explosion occurred in Odesa region. The Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the movement of a missile towards Odesa.

Local Telegram channels and media reported this.

Explosion in Odesa region: what caused the events

In the evening on July 15, at approximately 18:40, a powerful explosion occurred in the suburbs of Odesa.

According to preliminary information, the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of a possible threat of ballistic weaponry from the south. Later, the air forces confirmed the movement of a missile towards Odesa.

Screenshot of messages from the Air Forces/Telegram

The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration, Oleg Kiper, also warned residents of Odesa about the possible threat of ballistics.

'Odesa and neighboring areas, be ready to seek shelter! Threat of ballistics!', the ODA head reported.

Alarm map at the time of the explosion in Odesa region

Alarm map at the time of the explosion in Odesa region. Photo: alerts.in.ua

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On Tuesday evening, an event related to a powerful explosion occurred in Odesa region. Media and local Telegram channels reported the movement of a missile towards Odesa, as a result of which the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of a possible threat to the region. The head of the regional administration, Oleg Kiper, urged residents to seek shelter due to the threat of ballistics. Further investigations are currently ongoing to clarify the circumstances of this incident.