Russia massively strikes Ukraine's Cherkasy with drones
Illustrative photo: a series of explosions were heard in Cherkasy on April 28 (facebook.com/DSNSKyiv)
On the morning of Monday, April 28, the Russian army launched several groups of Shahed-type attack drones across Ukraine. The attack targeted the city of Cherkasy and the region, according to the Ukrainian Air Force, the head of the Cherkasy Regional Military Administration, Ihor Taburets, and local media.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported the movement of Russian drones in the direction of Cherkasy at around 8:30 a.m. Kyiv time. According to them, the drones were also headed for Zolotonosha and Smila.
Over the next few hours, airmen warned of the drone threat. In particular, at 11:19 a.m. Kyiv time, Russian drones were reported over Cherkasy.
At the same time, Taburets warned locals about a significant threat from drones. Around 9:30 a.m. Kyiv time, he announced the operation of air defense in the Cherkasy region and asked not to take photos and videos. And also to stay in shelters.
At 11:54 a.m. Ktiv time, he was still claiming a drone attack.
According to local media, the city was attacked by at least 10 Russian Shaheds.
As of 1:15 p.m. Kyiv time, there were no reports of casualties or consequences of the Russian attack.
Russian air attacks
On the night of April 27, Russians attacked Ukraine with 149 drones. Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 57 drones, and more than 60 were lost. In the Dnipropetrovsk region, serious destruction was recorded: shops in Dnipro were damaged, windows in houses were smashed, and local businesses suffered.
This morning, Russia launched several groups of attack drones across Ukraine. An air alert was declared in many regions.
