Ukraine: Ukrainian officials report missile attacks targeting Kyiv and other cities, Nov. 15 /update 1

Event

Ukrainian officials have reported missile attacks targeting Kyiv, Lviv, and Zhytomyr, Nov. 15. Explosions have been reported in at least 11 out of the 24 Ukrainian regions. Local authorities reported that air defense systems were responding to the attacks in the Chernihiv, Poltava, Zhytomyr, Cherkasy, and Khmelnytskyi regions. Air raid alerts remain in force nationwide.

In Kyiv, Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated that the explosions sounded in the Pechersk District of the city. It is reported that three residential buildings were struck. According to preliminary reports, the western city of Lviv and the northern city of Zhytomyr both report missile strikes and power outages.

Ukrainian air defenses have reportedly intercepted other missiles. Casualty numbers are not yet confirmed.

Further aerial attacks are likely. Emergency services will respond to the incidents once air-raid alarms have ceased. Heightened security will be deployed, and travel and business disruptions are likely to continue. Electricity and water outages are likely following the attacks.

Advice

Avoid travel to active conflict zones in the Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions of Ukraine; consider leaving these areas by available ground transport if safe to do so. Exercise extreme caution if operating anywhere in Ukraine. Shelter in place if there is fighting or airstrikes in the area. Stay away from windows and exterior walls if officials report incoming rocket or artillery fire. Follow the instructions of local security personnel, especially when instructed to seek refuge in air raid shelters. Maintain contact with diplomatic representations. Due to the threat of unexploded ordnance, avoid off-road travel. Travel on well-used routes only. Do not approach suspected unexploded ordnance. In areas previously occupied by Russian forces, be aware of booby traps.