Homes were damaged following explosions at a military training ground in the Khmelnytskyi region
Explosions occurred on the grounds of a military unit in the Khmelnytskyi region. The incident damaged residential buildings and public facilities, but, according to preliminary reports, there were no fatalities. Emergency services are on the scene, and the cause of the incident is still under investigation.
In Khmelnytskyi, residential buildings and public facilities were damaged following explosions at a military base. According to local authorities, as of 3:00 p.m., there are no reports of fatalities.
This was reported by Khmelnytskyi Mayor Oleksandr Symchyshyn. According to him, the relevant services are currently investigating the causes of the incident. “An incident occurred on the grounds of one of the military units. Explosions were heard. The causes are currently being determined. All relevant services are working at the scene, and a command center has been established. There are currently no reports of fatalities,” Symchyshyn said.
He added that immediately after the explosions, the police alerted residents in the area where debris might have fallen. The area was cordoned off to prevent people from entering potentially dangerous zones.
The mayor also reported that a number of residential buildings and municipal structures were damaged by the shock wave and debris. Due to the situation, city authorities have temporarily rerouted public transportation. “The police have issued warnings in the area where debris may have scattered. The area where debris may have scattered is cordoned off. A number of residential buildings and municipal facilities have been damaged. For safety reasons, we have rerouted public transportation. We will begin clearing up the aftermath as soon as the military gives the go-ahead,” the mayor said.
Serhiy Tyurin, head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Military Administration, reported that a crisis response headquarters was immediately established on-site following the incident. Priority response efforts are currently underway, and all relevant agencies are coordinating their actions. The causes of the explosions have not yet been officially disclosed. Experts are investigating the circumstances of the emergency. Authorities are urging residents to comply with restrictions, stay away from the cordoned-off area, and follow official announcements.
According to preliminary data, there are no reports of fatalities. Meanwhile, experts continue to survey the scene and assess the extent of the damage. If new information about the consequences of the explosions becomes available, it will be reported separately. This was announced by Serhiy Tyurin, head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional State Administration.
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