5/13/2026City LifeUrgent

Explosion Over Chernihiv: Hypersonic Kinzhal Missile Passes Above the City

A loud explosion heard by Chernihiv residents was caused by a hypersonic Kinzhal ballistic missile flying over the city, the head of the Municipal Military Administration confirmed.

Source: @suspilnechernihiv

A loud explosion recorded in Chernihiv was caused by a hypersonic ballistic Kinzhal-type missile passing over the city, according to Dmytro Bryzhinskyi, head of the Chernihiv City Military Administration. More detailed information on the consequences is still being determined. Residents are urged to follow air raid rules and not to ignore alert signals.

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