Poltava under attack by Shahed drones: Explosions and power outages in the city
Photo: Poltava under attack by Shahed drones (Getty Images)
Explosions were heard in Poltava, and residents reported hearing the sounds of Shahed drones. Power outages have occurred in parts of the city, according to the head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration, Volodymyr Kohut, and Zmist.Poltava local media outlet.
According to local residents, a series of explosions were heard in Poltava in the evening. Witnesses also reported hearing the sounds of Shahed drones over the city.
At the same time, power outages were reported in the city after the explosions.
The head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration stated that as of 10:47 p.m Kyiv time, it was confirmed that enemy drones had hit their target.
"The Poltava community is under attack by enemy UAVs. Preliminary reports indicate hits. Air defense is working. Stay in shelters. We are clarifying the details," he said.
Attacks on Ukraine
On the evening of Thursday, March 27, the Russian Federation launched Shahed drones again across Ukrainian territory.
The explosions were heard not only in Poltava. The enemy's forces have already struck Zaporizhzhia and the surrounding area with kamikaze drones.
As a result of the enemy attack, an infrastructure facility was damaged.
Additionally, on the night of March 27, Russia launched nearly a hundred drones and an Iskander missile at Ukraine.
