Drones attack Ternopil: explosions reported, public transport suspended

A series of explosions rocked Ternopil while an air-raid warning was in effect in the city due to a Russian attack on 1 May. Public transport in the city was temporarily suspended, and several residential areas were left without electricity.

Source: Taras Pastukh, Deputy Head of Ternopil Oblast Military Administration; Ternopil City Council; Ternopil Mayor Serhii Nadal; Ukraine's Air Force; Suspilne, a Ukrainian public broadcaster

Details: The air-raid warning in Ternopil Oblast was issued at 12:48.

According to Suspilne, repeated explosions began to be heard in Ternopil at around 13:15, along with the sound of Shahed attack drones.

Later, the city council reported a temporary suspension of public transport. Drivers were instructed to take passengers to the nearest stops before halting services. Residents were urged to proceed immediately to shelters.

The Air Force reported UAVs moving from Khmelnytskyi Oblast towards Ternopil Oblast, including the city itself.

Suspilne also reported multiple explosions, smoke rising above the city and traffic restrictions in a residential area.

Quote from Pastukh: "Do not ignore the air-raid warning. Immediately proceed to shelters! Ternopil Oblast, particularly the city of Ternopil, is in a zone of heightened danger!"

Details: The mayor urged residents not to stand near windows, not to publish photos or videos until the all-clear is sounded and to remain in shelters.

He also reported that parts of Ternopil have been left without electricity. Power outages are affecting the following residential areas: Canada (a local district), Tsentr (Centre), Novyi Svit, Staryi Park and parts of Soniachnyi.

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