It has already been reported that drones were shot down in the Mykolaiv region, and explosions were heard in Vinnytsia.

On the evening of Thursday, February 9, 2023, Russian occupation forces launched Iranian kamikaze drones in the direction of Ukraine. The local authorities of Dnipropetrovsk region have already warned residents about a possible attack by enemy drones.

“According to the available data, a kamikaze drone attack is likely in the direction of the region,” said Serhiy Lysak, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration.

He called on citizens to monitor air alert signals and stay away from critical infrastructure and other strategic facilities.

“Do not publish the results of hits and air defense work,” added the head of the OVA.

At the same time, the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council, Mykola Lukashuk, noted that the “martyrs” were coming from the direction of Zaporizhzhia.

“Shahedy is coming to us from the Zaporizhzhia direction. Remember the safety rules and take care of yourself. Dear administrators of TG channels: no photos and videos,” he wrote in Telegram.

As of 22:15, an air alert has been announced in Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhia, Donetsk, Poltava, Sumy and Kharkiv regions. Luhansk Oblast and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea also remain “red”.

Updated 10:27 p.m.: An air alert has also been announced in the Mykolaiv and Kirovohrad regions.

Updated 10:51 p.m.: Vitaliy Kim, the head of the Mykolayiv OV, also warned about a possible attack.

“There will be mopeds, but a little… attention,” he wrote.

Updated at 11:18 p.m.: An enemy drone was shot down over Mykolaiv Oblast. This was announced by the head of the regional police, Serhii Shaikhet.

“Minus one moped! We are ready to meet others,” he said.

In addition, an air alert was announced in Mykolaiv Oblast.

Updated 23:39: One more enemy drone was shot down over Mykolaiv Oblast. This was announced by the head of the regional police, Serhii Shaikhet.

“Colleagues report that on that occasion another one unexpectedly ran out of gas,” he said.

The head of Mykolayiv OV Vitaly Kim emphasized that there were no flights or hits in the region.

Updated 00:20: An air alert has also been announced in Cherkasy.

Updated at 00:45: An alarm has been declared in the Vinnytsia region.

Updated at 01:38: An air alert was announced in Poltava, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions. Kharkiv, Vinnytsia, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad regions, Luhansk region and Crimea remain “red”.

Updated at 01:56: “Suspilny” correspondents report the sounds of explosions in Vinnytsia. An air alert has been announced in the city and region.

The news is being updated…

Iranian kamikaze drones at war in Ukraine

Russian occupiers attack Ukrainian cities not only with missiles, but also with the help of drones. Attacks are often carried out by Iranian kamikaze drones.

On February 9, the media reported that Iran is modifying Shahed-131 kamikaze attack drones, which Russia uses to strike Ukrainian civilian infrastructure. The warhead investigated by CAR has a radial cumulative effect, which can result in a larger area of ​​damage.

The day before, the representative of the command of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yuriy Ignat noted that Ukrainian defenders shot down 100% of drones during the last three attacks of the Russian Federation.