In Zaporizhzhia, the night of May 22 was marked by unexpected sounds of explosions that erupted in the city, causing increased tension among local residents
According to official information from the regional military administration, the head of the administration, Ivan Fedorov, confirmed during a broadcast on the state broadcaster "Suspilne. Zaporizhzhia" that the sounds of explosions had been heard in the region and emphasized that the situation remains tense. At 23:53, almost immediately after this news broke, the "Suspilne" TV channel reported that explosions had been heard in Zaporizhzhia. This occurred amid reports of heightened threat from enemy ballistic strikes, which could potentially cause significant destruction and casualties. One minute later, at 23:54, Ivan Fedorov confirmed in his comment that explosions had been recorded in the Zaporizhzhia region. This caused concern among local residents, who had to respond quickly to the alarm signals. According to the headquarters, the situation in the city is currently quite tense, and in light of warnings about the possibility of further enemy strikes, residents have already begun waking up their children and hiding in shelters. Official services are responding promptly to the incident, strengthening the protection of strategic facilities and mobilizing resources to respond to what could become a complicated situation. So far, no official information has been released regarding casualties or the scale of destruction; however, local authorities urge citizens to remain calm and follow safety rules. Given that enemy strike forces are actively using missiles and aircraft for attacks on cities, the situation remains volatile, and civil defense personnel are operating in an intensified mode to minimize the consequences of potential new provocations. Overall, the night in Zaporizhzhia was marked by an atmosphere of anxiety, and residents continue to monitor official reports, hoping for a quick stabilization of the situation and reassurances of safety. At the same time, military and local authorities are preparing for any development scenarios to maximize the protection of the population from possible new attacks.