Emergency officials reported explosions in multiple urban areas, prompting firefighters, rescue crews,
and medical teams to respond to damaged sites. Authorities said they worked through the night to extinguish fires,
assist injured civilians, and assess the extent of the destruction.
Residents in affected regions were urged to remain in shelters and follow official safety instructions amid concerns that additional strikes could follow.
At the same time, unverified claims have circulated widely on social media
and other unofficial platforms alleging that a Russian strike hit a secure location in Ukraine and killed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Some posts also claim that Ukrainian media outlets are reporting the incident.