Explosion heard in Zaporizhzhia during air raid alert as air defense forces destroy enemy target

Explosion heard in Zaporizhzhia during air raid alert as air defense forces destroy enemy target

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A powerful explosion was heard in Zaporizhzhia during an air raid alert. Air defense systems were activated.

This was reported on Telegram by Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, according to Ukrinform.

“The loud explosion heard by Zaporizhzhia residents was caused by air defense systems. Preliminary reports indicate no casualties,” he wrote.

The Air Force warned of the threat of ballistic missile strikes. An air raid alert has now been declared again in the region.

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Illustrative photo: Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

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