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UAV event in Zhytomyr area, Ukraine on Wed 2nd September 2026

2nd September 2026

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Russians attack Zhytomyr Oblast, damaging infrastructure.

Russian forces have attacked Zhytomyr Oblast, damaging civilian infrastructure.

Source: Vitalii Bunechko, Head of Zhytomyr Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "It is currently known that civilian infrastructure in the Zhytomyr hromada has been damaged.

State Emergency Service rescue crews and emergency medical teams are working at the scene. Information about casualties is being confirmed."

Details: Bunechko urged people not to take photos and videos or post them online, as this could assist the Russians.

At 19:26, the Air Force warned that a jet-powered drone was heading towards the city of Zhytomyr.

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