Explosions occurred in Odesa on Friday, April 19. Most regions of Ukraine were on air raid alert.
This is reported by local Telegram channels and the Defence Forces of southern Ukraine on Telegram.
The explosion in Odesa occurred at about 13:48. A few minutes later, local residents reported another explosion.
The defence forces of southern Ukraine noted that combat work is underway in the region. Residents were urged not to publish footage of air defense operations online.
An air raid alert was announced in the Odesa region at 13.46. It was also announced in the east, other southern and central regions of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Air Force warned of the threat of the use of ballistic weapons from Crimea.