Explosions heard in Kharkiv: Synegubov reports on the locations hit (updated).

A series of explosions occurred in Kharkiv around 22:27 on December 18.

Updated at 22:53. The Russian army is striking near the village of Tsirkuny in the Kharkiv region, reported the head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, Oleg Synegubov.

“According to preliminary data, the enemy is using artillery. At this moment, there have been no reports of casualties,” — wrote he.

22:33. An air raid alert in the Kharkiv region has been declared since 19:51. The Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informed only about the movement of enemy UAVs towards Kharkiv around 22:00.

The popular monitoring channel TLk News reported that the sounds heard in Kharkiv are the "arrivals" of MLRS in the nearest suburb.