On the night of February 16, 2026, Kyiv and the Kyiv region witnessed powerful explosions caused by an attack of "Zircon" missiles from the territory of temporarily occupied Crimea. According to monitoring channels, the explosions were heard on both banks of the capital, and their loudness intensified due to high humidity in the air.
What were the aggressors' targets?
Experts believe that the main aim of the attacks was to destroy critically important infrastructure facilities. In particular, the missile attack may have been directed at the "Kyiv" electricity substation with a capacity of 750 kV, located near Nalivaikivka, which is connected to Ukraine's energy system, including the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant.
Operational response from air defense
After the first explosion, an additional missile also took to the air. According to monitoring sources, air defense operations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were noticed in the area of Nalivaikivka. However, there is currently no official information from military structures regarding the number of missiles or the consequences of the attack.
Direct call for safety for residents
Residents of the region have been urged not to ignore air raid signals and to remain in shelters until official announcements are made for the all-clear. Local authorities are working to monitor the situation and ensure safety for the population.
As experts have confirmed, "Zircon" missiles are a state-of-the-art Russian weapon, and their use increases the threats to the territory of Ukraine. Specialists continue to investigate the potential consequences of the technologies used by the aggressor.
At present, the situation remains under control, but residents must stay alert and follow updates from security agencies.
