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Explosions reported in Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi oblasts as Russia launches ballistic missiles

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Russian forces unleashed a batch of Kinzhal ballistic missiles against Ukraine late on Aug. 5, targeting central and western regions, Ukraine’s Air Force reported.

A Kyiv Independent reporter confirmed that two loud explosions had been heard in the city of Zhytomyr.

The Khmelnytskyi Oblast military administration also reported explosions in the region, urging civilians to take shelter.

According to Ukraine's Air Force, Russian forces launched Kinzhal missiles from around the Russian city of Tambov. The report also said that Russian missiles appeared to be heading toward Vinnytsia and Kyiv oblasts, although these regions’ governors have not reported any explosions yet.

There are no reports on casualties or damage yet.

Ukraine’s Air Force confirmed shooting down a Russian Kinzhal missile for the first time in early May, shortly after the arrival of  U.S. Patriot air defense systems – which enable Ukraine to shoot down ballistic missiles.

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Asami Terajima

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Asami Terajima is a reporter at the Kyiv Independent covering Ukrainian military issues, front-line developments, and politics. She is the co-author of the weekly War Notes newsletter. She previously worked as a business reporter for the Kyiv Post focusing on international trade, infrastructure, investment, and energy. Originally from Japan, Terajima moved to Ukraine during childhood and completed her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in the U.S. She is the winner of the Thomson Reuters Foundation's Kurt Schork Award in International Journalism 2023 (Local Reporter category) and the George Weidenfeld Prize, awarded as part of Germany's Axel Springer Prize 2023. She was also featured in the Media Development Foundation’s “25 under 25: Young and Bold” 2023 list of emerging media makers in Ukraine.

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