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title: "Explosions in Khmelnytskyi: Detonation at a Ukrainian military training ground, homes damaged"
description: "Powerful explosions rocked the Khmelnytskyi region: a detonation occurred at a Ukrainian SOF training ground. 🚨 Residential buildings have been damaged, and residents of nearby villages have been evacuated to shelters. Details of the incident and data on the injured are being verified. 🏚️💥"
date: 2026-07-31T12:02:00.000Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/explosions-in-khmelnytskyi-detonation-at-ukrainian-military-training-ground-homes-damaged
tags: [khmelnytskyi, ssoua, ukraine, military-incident, sergey-turin]
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Explosions in Khmelnytskyi: Detonation at a Ukrainian military training ground, homes damaged

![Smoke cloud from explosion at Ukrainian military range in Khmelnytskyi](https://xab.info/media/2026/07/31/vzryvy-v-khmelnitskom-na-poligone-vsu-proizoshla-detonatsiya/vzryvy-v-khmelnitskom-na-poligone-vsu-proizoshla-detonatsiya-1.webp)

A serious emergency has unfolded in the Khmelnytskyi region. Residents were alarmed by loud explosions, the echoes of which spread across the surrounding areas. It turned out that the source of the powerful blasts was a military training ground located in the region.

### Detonation at the training ground

According to official data, the incident occurred on July 31, 2026. On the territory of one of the military units subordinate to the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, an explosion occurred that escalated into a chain reaction of detonations.

Representatives of the SOF confirmed the incident, noting that relevant services are currently working at the scene. The exact causes of the explosion and the circumstances leading to the tragedy are currently being established. Additional data will be provided only after the completion of the primary measures to eliminate the consequences.

### Consequences for the population

The scale of the explosion was significant, necessitating emergency safety measures for the civilian population. The Head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional State Administration (RSA), Serhiy Tyurin, reported the creation of an operational headquarters to coordinate work at the scene.

The situation in the areas adjacent to the training ground required an immediate response. With the help of the patrol police, residents of nearby residential buildings were notified of the need to seek shelter urgently. The shockwave caused damage to infrastructure: information has already been received about damage to residential buildings.

### Situation at the scene

Currently, information on the injured and deceased is being verified. Rescue services continue to work to eliminate the consequences of the explosion. Officials urge the population to remain calm and wait for official reports from the emergency response headquarters.