Ukrainian city of Khmelnytsky rocked by massive explosion after Russia sends 21 drones into army missile silo, sparking massive fireball that ‘injures 30 people’
- According to reports, only two of the victims were hospitalized out of the ‘nearly 30’ injured
The Ukrainian city of Khmelnytskyi was rocked by a massive explosion after Russia reportedly sent 21 drones into an army silo, sparking a massive fireball that injured dozens.
Vladimir Putin appears to be targeting ammunition depots in western Ukraine as the Kiev counter-offensive approaches.
According to the Khmelnytskyi Oblast State Administration, only two of the victims were hospitalized out of “almost 30” injured.
On the night of May 12, Russians allegedly attacked Ukraine with Shahed drones.
The air raid siren sounded at 3:05 a.m. and within an hour residents heard loud explosions.
Four drones hit an army facility, causing an explosion that damaged nearby homes and other buildings. Another 17 drones were shot down by air defenses.
The Ukrainian city of Khmelnytskyi was rocked by a massive explosion after Russia sent 21 drones into an army silo, sparking a massive fireball that injured dozens
Vladimir Putin appears to target ammunition caches in western Ukraine as Kiev counter-offensive approaches
The military administration of Khmelnytsky Oblast said: “Today the enemy again attacked Khmelnytskyi with an attack drone, hitting one of the critical infrastructure facilities of the region, located outside the settlements.
“However, at the moment we have 21 injured. Two of them were hospitalized, the others received medical attention and were transferred to outpatient treatment.”
Yuriy Ihnat, spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said: “Unfortunately, not all drones were destroyed that night – 17 out of 21 UAVs. There are four hits in the Khmelnytskyi region.’
Ihnat noted that Russia is launching drones from different directions.
Mayor Oleksandr Simchyshyn confirmed that nearly 30 victims are known. He said: “The degree of injury is minor, mostly cuts from broken glass and shock from falling doors, ceilings, etc. There is no danger to human life.”
A resident of the village of Oleshin, located not far from the explosion, said vsim.ua: “It was so loud. I have an 8 month old baby, she even jumped on the crib.
“After the first explosion, we all woke up and went to the basement. 3-4 explosions were also heard there.
“They were so strong that the plaster fell out of the basement. The child shivered, was frightened and cried at every sound.
“At our house, the metal entrance door was almost folded in half. The window flew right out. The people in the village were in such trouble. Some had their roofs, balconies and front doors completely blown away.’