An explosion rang out in Kropyvnytskyi (updated).

An explosion occurred in Kropyvnytskyi during an air raid alert. This was reported by the publication «Suspilne». «The sound of an explosion can be heard in Kropyvnytskyi», - the article stated at 8:45.

It should be noted that at the time of publication, the air raid alert continues in the Kirovohrad region. Local residents are advised to stay in shelters and maintain information silence. Ukrainian Air Forces warned about the possibility of using attack UAVs in the Kirovohrad region before the explosion.

Updated. At 9:05, the head of the Kirovohrad RMA, Andriy Raykovych, stated that the enemy continues to attack the Kirovohrad region.

«Please do not ignore the alert. To the residents of Kropyvnytskyi - do not publish any photos and videos», - urged the head of the region.

We would like to remind you that explosions were heard in Kyiv on the night of September 18. Air defense forces operated near the city.

It was also reported that around 22:30 on September 17, Russian occupiers carried out a massive attack on the Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of the bombing of Komyshuvakha community, two people were killed, and five others were injured.