Explosion Rocks Sumy Following Ballistic Missile Alert
On the afternoon of 15 August, an explosion occurred in the city of Sumy, just minutes after the Ukrainian military reported a high-speed target flying over Sumy Oblast.
According to the Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne and Ukraine's Air Force, the incident began at 13:46 when the Air Force issued a warning about the threat of a ballistic missile strike from the northeast. The alert prompted air-raid warnings across Kyiv and several other Ukrainian regions.
At 13:48, the Air Force reported a high-speed target over Sumy Oblast, followed by Global247news reporters reporting of an explosion in Sumy shortly thereafter.
The nature and extent of the damage caused by the explosion remain unclear at this time.
The air-raid warning was lifted at 14:12, signalling the end of the immediate threat. Further details regarding the explosion and any casualties or damage are expected to emerge as authorities continue their investigation.
This incident highlights the ongoing volatility in the region as Ukraine continues to face threats from missile strikes amid its conflict with Russia.