On the night of July 12, Russian forces launched a significant assault on Ukraine, employing drones and missile systems. Explosions were reported in various regions, including the capital. Lviv and Kharkiv experienced direct hits.

This information was confirmed by the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and KMVA.

Details of the situation: The Air Forces reported a high level of Russian drone activity over many regions. Explosions were heard in Kyiv, Kropyvnytskyi, Kherson, and Mykolaiv.

Authorities are urging citizens to stay in shelters until the alarm is lifted.

Update: At 01:09, military officials reported a concentration of strike drones in several regions.

Quote from PS: "A large concentration of UAVs over Kyiv, Chernihiv, Cherkasy, Vinnytsia, eastern Zhytomyr, western Sumy, and northern Odesa. Strike drones are moving chaotically in the airspace of these areas! Air defense is in operation, please protect yourselves and stay in shelters!".

At 03:23, the military warned about a fast-moving target in Sumy, heading towards Poltava. Another target was detected in Kharkiv, also moving towards Poltava.

As of 03:50, six Russian cruise missiles were reported heading towards the Kremenchuk Reservoir, according to the Air Forces.

One missile is on a trajectory through Lysjanka towards Kyiv!

Update at 04:00: The mayor of Lviv, Andriy Sadovyi, confirmed a hit in the city.

"The main concern right now is the safety of every resident, so I strongly urge you to remain in shelters until the air alert is over," the mayor stated.

As of 04:54, according to the Air Forces, Russian missiles were moving towards Rohatyn, Khodoriv, Shumsk, Chernivtsi, Lviv, Rudno, Zboriv, Berestechko, and Lutsk.

About five in the morning on July 12, the Russian army struck a residential area in Kyiv with a guided bomb. There were reported casualties as a result of the attack.

Update: At 05:18, authorities announced the cancellation of the air alert.