Explosions near Smolensk at night: Russian air defense repelled a drone attack.

According to ТСН: On the night of December 18, several explosions were heard in the vicinity of the Russian city of Smolensk. Russian sources report that this may have been related to the operation of air defense systems.

According to information from the Telegram channel SHOT, residents of Smolensk heard three explosions echoing in the south and southeast of the city around 02:30. These loud sounds were likely associated with the functioning of air defense systems.

Preliminary reports from Russian sources suggest that the air defense was attempting to destroy Ukrainian drones approaching the city.

At this moment, there is no official information from Russian authorities available. There have been no reports of possible damage or casualties.

This event took place against the backdrop of escalating military actions in Ukraine, which may indicate an intensification of hostilities in border areas. It is important to monitor further reports that may shed more light on the situation in the region.