Russia attacks Kirovohrad region with nearly 360 drones overnight
Photo: aftermath of the attack on Kirovohrad region (t.me/kirovogradskaODA)
Nearly 360 Russian drones attacked the Kirovohrad region today, marking the largest attack on the region since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, according to Kirovohrad Regional Military Administration Head Andrii Raikovych.
"Unfortunately, we recorded hits at 26 locations," Raikovych said.
"The enemy deliberately targeted critical infrastructure, transport companies, logistics facilities, and residential buildings," he added.
Kropyvnytskyi suffered the most damage and destruction. Znamianka, Oleksandriia, Pomichna, and several other communities in the region were also hit.
The attack claimed the lives of three residents of Kropyvnytskyi.
Photo: Kropyvnytskyi suffered the most damage and destruction (Kirovohrad Regional Military Administration)
Photo: Kropyvnytskyi suffered the most damage and destruction (Kirovohrad Regional Military Administration)
Photo: Kropyvnytskyi suffered the most damage and destruction (Kirovohrad Regional Military Administration)
Another six people were injured. They received medical assistance.
All relevant services are working around the clock, and efforts to deal with the aftermath are still underway. Damage is being assessed so that those affected can receive the assistance they need.
As RBC-Ukraine reported, Russia attacked the Kirovohrad region with drones for more than 10 hours overnight on October 15.
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine said the strikes hit enterprises, warehouses, logistics centers, and residential buildings in Kropyvnytskyi, with fires breaking out after the impacts.
We also reported that part of Rivne and the surrounding district was left without electricity following an attack.
Later, Rivne Regional Military Administration Head Oleksandr Koval said that power had been restored in Rivne, while Zdolbuniv, Diadkovychi, and Shpakiv remained partially without electricity due to a damaged power line.
