Residents of Alchevsk in the Luhansk People's Republic reported a series of explosions in the city on the evening of December 5. According to preliminary reports, the town may have been shelled, but there has been no official confirmation from authorities yet.

Eyewitnesses on social media described the incident as sudden loud sounds echoing through the streets. Details about the cause, purpose of the attack, or possible consequences remain unknown. Emergency services are believed to be on the scene.

According to some reports, the target of the attack could have been a local enterprise.