Explosions in Kyiv and Shelling of Kharkiv Region: Main Events Overnight.

In the capital Kyiv, explosions occurred on the night of August 5. The first explosion happened immediately after the air raid alarm was announced. Residents from various districts of the city reported this on social media. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the work of the air defense system.

Military Factory in Russia Suffered a Fatal Explosion

On August 5, at the Avangard military factory in the city of Sterlitamak, Russia, an explosion occurred, resulting in the death of three workers. The preliminary cause of the incident was a safety violation during the dismantling of a pipeline, which led to the ignition of a gas-air mixture.

Airbase in Iraq Attacked by Russian Missiles

Ain al-Asad Airbase in western Iraq, which hosts U.S. and other international military forces, was attacked by missiles. According to Reuters, at least five American soldiers were injured, one of them seriously. The number of casualties may change.

Russia Delivered Weapons to Iran

Channel 13 in Israel reported an urgent transfer of additional weapons from Russia to Iran, including Iskander missile systems and Murmansk-BN electronic warfare systems. This occurred in response to threats from Iran following the elimination of the HAMAS leader.

Kharkiv Shelled by Russian Troops

On the night of August 6, Russian occupation troops shelled Kharkiv and the village of Tsyrkuny in the Kharkiv district. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov and head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleh Synyehubov confirmed this information and urged the residents of the region to stay in shelters.