Russian drones strike Ukraine's Poltava, leaving one dead
Photo: The enemy struck a residential area of the city (facebook.com/DSNS.GOV.UA)
On the evening of October 17, Russian forces launched another air attack on Poltava. This time, the enemy used attack drones, Poltava Regional Military Administration head Vitalii Diakivnych said.
The first explosions were heard in the city at around 9:30 p.m. Amid the attack, the regional administration head urged civilians to remain in shelters until the air raid alert was lifted.
Half an hour later, Diakivnych reported that a Russian drone had struck an area with private residential houses.
"All emergency services are already working at the scene. Information is being clarified," he wrote.
Later, the regional administration head confirmed that at least one person had been killed in the Russian attack on Poltava.
"As of now, one person has been confirmed dead. My condolences to their family and loved ones," he wrote at 10:18 p.m.
According to Diakivnych, two more civilians were injured.
According to the latest information, the enemy damaged four private houses in the city.
"Efforts to deal with the aftermath are ongoing. Information is being clarified. Stay in safe places until the air raid alert is lifted!" the regional administration head urged.
Last night Russia launched one of its largest attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
It was also reported that Vladimir Putin ordered his troops to attack Ukraine's largest cities.
