UAV

UAV event in Poltava area, Ukraine on Mon 21st September 2026

21st September 2026

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Russian drone hits critical infrastructure facility in Poltava region.

A fire broke out at a critical infrastructure facility in the Poltava region following an attack by a Russian drone.

As reported by Ukrinform, Vitalii Diakivnych, Head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration, said this on Telegram.

“An enemy UAV strike on a critical infrastructure facility was recorded in the Poltava district. The attack caused a fire,” the statement said.

There were no casualties reported initially.

Information about the consequences of the attack is still being clarified.

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