Multiple explosions rock Khmelnytskyi without air raid alert, smoke rises over city
Smoke rising over Khmelnytskyi after explosions on July 31, 2026 (Photo: Khmelnytskyi Live / Telegram)
Multiple explosions resounded in Khmelnytskyi, despite no air raid alert being issued in Oblast, regional governor Serhii Tiurin reported on July 31 as authorities investigate the circumstances.
He confirmed that several explosions were heard in the regional center during the daytime. According to preliminary data, no casualties were reported.
"All relevant services are working on site. The circumstances of the incident and detailed information are being established," Tiurin wrote.
Local Telegram channels reported a column of smoke rising over the city following the explosions. AFU Air Force had not issued warnings regarding threats to the region, and no air raid sirens were active at the time.
Monitoring channels later reported secondary explosions in Khmelnytskyi, with smoke visible above the city.
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