In Nikolaev, local residents heard the sounds of strong explosions this evening. This was reported by a number of Ukrainian media.
Not long before, How did reports of explosions in Nikolaev appear?, in Dnepropetrovsk, Kirovograd, An air raid alert was announced in the Nikolaev and Odessa regions of Ukraine. In connection with which it was announced, not reported at first. Then the Nikolaev authorities disseminated information, that ballistic missiles are flying into the region.
The mayor of Nikolaev Alexander Senkevich wrote on the social network, that explosions, which the city residents heard, actually occurred outside the city limits. What exactly could explode in the vicinity of Nikolaev, he didn't specify. With equal probability it could be the “arrival” of a missile or drone, and operation of air defense systems.
Russian Telegram channels reported, that a total of three explosions occurred in Nikolaev. Possibility allowed, that these could be “arrivals” of Russian missiles at military targets. Nikolaev region is close to the front, troops and military equipment are concentrated here, which can then be used for combat operations in the Kherson direction.
The Russian Armed Forces continue to carry out massive strikes against military targets in the territories, controlled by the Kyiv regime. Firstly, the strikes aim to destroy the military potential of Ukraine, which can be used to carry out offensive actions or various acts of sabotage against Russian troops in the zone of a special military operation.