Explosions in Lutsk, blackout in Kolomyia, deaths in Rivne: What Russia's massive attack on Ukraine left behind

Chronology of the attack

Between 08:00 am and 11:00 am Kyiv time, the enemy launched more than 100 drones simultaneously from the north, south, and east. Shaheds moved in chains, trying to overload air defense in central Ukraine. First strikes hit Zhytomyr and Khmelnytskyi.

At noon, an air raid alert covered the capital. Air defense operated over the Podil district, and debris fell in the Obolon district. At the same time, the main mass of drones began bypassing Belarus border and massively entering western regions. Explosions were heard in Chernivtsi, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Kolomyia.

Around 01:00-02:00 pm, the geography of the attack became maximum. Explosions began in Rivne and Lutsk. Drones reached the Lviv region. At 02:00 pm, the Lviv mayor reported dozens of drones in the skies over western Ukraine.

In the north and in Kyiv, all-clear alerts began, but the enemy's focus completely shifted to western regions. At the same time, new groups of drones entered the Odesa region from Black Sea, indicating the prolonged nature of the attack.

What is known about consequences

Kyiv

Air defense was operating. Drone debris fell in an open area in the Obolon district of the capital.

Preliminarily, no casualties were reported.

Meanwhile, homes of residents in the Kyiv region came under attack.

​An ​​​​​​enemy attack caused fire in a private house in the Vyshhorod district (photo: t.me/Mykola_Kalashnyk)

There are no injuries among the civilian population.

Zhytomyr

Explosions were heard. The Air Force reported movement of drones toward the city.

Khmelnytskyi region

As a result of the attack, 3 injured people are known. They were hospitalized in moderate condition. Condition is stable.

Kherson region

At around 12:45 pm, Russians attacked the village of Komyshany with a drone. A man and a woman were taken to the hospital in serious condition. Preliminary reports indicate mine-blast injuries. Medics are conducting examinations.

Due to the high activity of enemy drones in the Central district of Kherson, traffic on Pokrysheva Street was temporarily restricted.

Odesa and the region

Drone debris hit the roof of a 9-story residential building. Parked cars nearby caught fire.

At present, 2 injured people are known as a result of an enemy attack on Odesa. They were taken to a medical facility.

More than 200 windows were damaged in Odesa. Emergency response headquarters deployed (photo: t.me/odesaMVA)

More than 200 windows were damaged in Odesa. Emergency response headquarters deployed (photo: t.me/odesaMVA)

More than 200 windows were damaged in Odesa. Emergency response headquarters deployed (photo: t.me/odesaMVA)

More than 200 windows were damaged in Odesa. Emergency response headquarters deployed (photo: t.me/odesaMVA)

More than 200 windows were damaged in Odesa. Emergency response headquarters deployed (photo: t.me/odesaMVA)

More than 200 windows were damaged in Odesa. Emergency response headquarters deployed (photo: t.me/odesaMVA)

Lutsk and the region

A series of explosions hit the city of Lutsk. Reports of strikes are appearing online. Drones continue moving toward the city.

"Massive attack by enemy Shahed-type drones on the region is ongoing. I urge everyone to follow safety measures and stay in shelters. Take care of yourselves and your loved ones," Volyn Regional Military Administration reported.

Updated 05:57 pm

Acting head of the Volyn Regional State Administration, Roman Romanyuk, says that there are strikes on several non-residential buildings in Lutsk.

Russian forces also attack Kovel. There, as a result of the strike near one of the critical infrastructure facilities, vehicles and a residential building are damaged.

There are no fatalities. Five people seek medical assistance — one in Lutsk and four in Kovel.

As of 05:00 pm, 38 Shahed drones are recorded in the region.

Prykarpattia, Bukovyna

Head of Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Military Administration Svitlana Onyshchuk wrote about the attack on the region.

Explosions were heard in the region, particularly in the city of Kolomyia. The media reported power outages in the settlement. Later, Prykarpattiaoblenergo (regional electricity provider) reported emergency outages.

"Danger is still very high! Thanks to air defense for interceptions!" the mayor of Ivano-Frankivsk briefly wrote on Telegram.

In the meantime, explosions were also heard in Chernivtsi. Air defense is operating against drones. Shaheds are still heading toward the region.

Updated 4:57 pm Kyiv time

The mayor of Ivano-Frankivsk, Ruslan Martsinkiv, urged employers to let people leave work amid a drone attack on the city.

Updated 5:15 pm

The mayor clarified that there was a strike on a residential building in the regional center. The circumstances are being investigated.

Updated 05:36 pm

According to the head of the Regional Military Administration, there are injuries in the Ivano-Frankivsk region as a result of a strike on a residential building.

"According to preliminary information, the injuries are not severe, and all those affected are receiving the necessary medical assistance," added Onishchuk.

Rivne and the region

Explosions were heard. Electricity partially disappeared in the city during the attack.

Hits on civilian infrastructure were recorded, including residential buildings.

According to preliminary information, 2 people were killed, and 4 were injured.

The enemy continues attacking the region.

Cherkasy and the region

The city of Smila has come under enemy attack. Drones have fallen at several locations in the city and nearby villages, including residential buildings.

Three people were injured: two are in serious condition and one is in moderate condition. All have been taken to hospitals.

Lviv region

Air defense is actively operating. The region is under a massive attack by enemy drones.

Updated 06:01 pm

According to the mayor of Zhovkva, Oleh Volskyi, the city is hit by a strike on a critical infrastructure facility. As a result of the attack, the city is left without electricity.

Shortly after, he adds that the critical infrastructure facility is attacked again.

Volskyi urges local residents not to approach the strike site.

Updated 06:40 pm

Head of the Regional Military Administration Maksym Kozytskyi says that during the air raid alert, Russia attacks energy and industrial facilities in the Lviv region.

As a result of falling debris, one residential building is damaged, with broken windows and a damaged roof. There is no information on casualties.

More than 10,000 consumers are left without electricity, 17 settlements are fully without power, and another 9 are partially de-energized.

Zakarpattia region

Drones have also reached Zakarpattia. Local media reports the detection of kamikaze drones in various districts of the region. According to witnesses, one Shahed exploded near Svaliava, while another flew over the area of the Mizhhiria district.

Updated 4:52 pm

The head of the Zakarpattia Regional Military Administration, Myroslav Biletskyi, stated that this is currently the largest attack on Zakarpattia since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

"Explosions were heard in several communities across the region. All information will be provided later," he added.

Zaporizhzhia region

Public broadcaster Suspilne reports that Russian forces strike its branch in the regional center. There are no casualties. Windows in nearby buildings are shattered.

Strikes on railway infrastructure

Presidential adviser Dmytro Lytvyn says there have been 23 strikes on railway infrastructure facilities over the past day. There are no injured or killed among passengers.

One female employee is injured at her workplace and suffers a minor injury.

At the same time, in Zdolbuniv, two railway workers are killed while off duty. Another one is injured.

Damage includes: 3 locomotives, 7 suburban passenger carriages, 8 freight wagons, 5 traction substations, 5 depots, and 2 bridges.

Attack will be prolonged, missiles ahead

Defense Intelligence emphasizes that the strike has a prolonged nature.

The first wave of drones is aimed at exhausting air defense. At the next stage, Russia plans to use:

• Air- and sea-launched cruise missiles;
• Ballistic weapons.

Enemy's targets remain unchanged: energy facilities, defense industry enterprises, and government buildings. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned already in the morning that new waves of attacks are possible during the day, since a large number of enemy aerial targets have been recorded in the skies.

In addition, the enemy is using a new tactic for launching Shaheds, sending them in so-called chains along the Belarus border. Drones are flying in large groups, one after another, at a distance of 5-10 km from the border with Belarus.

The goal is to overload Ukrainian air defense systems as much as possible to ensure the breakthrough of drones deep into the country.

Before this, during the previous day and night of May 13, 14 regions came under drone attack. Russian forces struck residential and railway infrastructure in the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions, port infrastructure in the Odesa region, and energy infrastructure in the Poltava region.

During the night, air defense managed to shoot down and neutralize 111 out of 139 drones.