Ukraine: Multiple explosions reported in central and northwestern regions Oct. 22

Event

Likely Russian missile, drone, and rocket attacks targeted northwest and central Ukraine Oct. 22. The strikes targeted industrial buildings and energy infrastructure in the cities of Nikopol, Rivne, Khmelnytskyi, and Kovel during the early morning hours. Electricity and water outages are reportedly ongoing following the attacks. It is unclear when power will be restored in the affected areas. 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.

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.