On May 1, around 1:00 PM, residents of Ternopil reported hearing explosions as air raid sirens were activated at 12:48 PM. The city experienced a series of blasts, prompting local authorities to issue urgent safety advisories.
By 1:15 PM, further explosions and the sounds of drones were noted. The Ternopil City Council communicated via Telegram at 1:23 PM, advising the public to temporarily halt public transport and to seek shelter immediately.
As the situation unfolded, explosions continued to be heard throughout Ternopil, with reports indicating significant activity in the area. Local media outlets, including Suspilne, confirmed multiple explosions occurring within the city.
At 1:49 PM, Ternopil’s Mayor Serhiy Nadal urged citizens to avoid windows and refrain from sharing photos or videos until the air raid alert was lifted, emphasizing the importance of staying in shelters.
Witnesses described heavy smoke rising above the city following the blasts, while police restricted movement in certain neighborhoods. Reports indicated that power outages affected several districts, including Canada, the Center, New World, and parts of the Sunny massif.
By 2:10 PM, the Air Forces reported the presence of new drones approaching Ternopil from the east. Mayor Nadal provided updates at 2:11 PM, confirming ongoing power outages and promising additional information as it became available.
As of 2:16 PM, further explosions were reported, and emergency services were dispatched to combat fires resulting from the attacks.
Generators were activated in some streets of Ternopil as the situation continued to develop.
Ternopil experienced multiple explosions on May 1, coinciding with air raid alerts. Local authorities urged residents to seek shelter and reported power outages in several districts.