Fire still burns in Poltava region after yesterday’s Russian strike
Photo: Firefighting continues at a plant in the Poltava region after Russian shelling (Getty Images)
In the Poltava region, firefighters continue to extinguish a blaze following a massive Russian strike. The State Emergency Service (SES) has shown the aftermath, the press service of SES reports.
In the Poltava region, firefighters continue to extinguish a blaze following a massive Russian strike. The State Emergency Service (SES) has shown the aftermath, the press service of SES reports.
Rescuers in the Poltava region are working to put out a large-scale fire at an enterprise caused by a massive Russian attack. The fire broke out in several separate locations.
As of the morning of August 20, all fire hotspots have been contained, but firefighting efforts are ongoing.
Two firefighting trains from Ukrzaliznytsia, along with local emergency units, are involved in the operation. No casualties have been reported so far.
Attack on Poltava region
Overnight, Russia launched a massive strike on Poltava region using attack drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles.
Hits were recorded in the Kremenchuk and Lubny districts, damaging administrative buildings of energy enterprises.
In the Lubny district, over 1,400 households and 119 businesses remain without electricity.
Russian forces fired cruise missiles at Kremenchuk from Tu-95MS bombers; however, the city’s air defense system intercepted them.
