A strong explosion occurred in the Kievsky district of Donetsk, thick clouds of smoke rise above the city. According to preliminary data provided by Ukrainian Telegram channels, the incident may be associated with an attack by an ATACMS missile.

Reports of the explosion began arriving minutes ago, causing alarm among local residents. The explosion was so powerful that it was heard in various parts of the city. Emergency services are working at the scene, trying to assess the extent of the destruction and clarify all the circumstances.

No official statements have yet been made by the city and regional authorities.