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The Poltava region in Ukraine has been subjected to multiple drone attacks by Russian forces. Significant damage has been reported to both residential and infrastructure facilities, particularly the Naftogaz gas production sites and railway infrastructure. The community has seen injuries, including minors, and instances of attempted terrorist activities driven by external influences. On several occasions, civilian properties across districts like Kremenchuk and Myrhorod have suffered, with buildings destroyed and lives disrupted. Emergency responses are ongoing to manage the fallout from these persistent threats, underscoring the region's resilience amidst adversity.

What types of attacks have occurred in the Poltava region?

The Poltava region has experienced various attacks primarily involving drones and missiles targeting infrastructure and civilian areas. Key targets include the Naftogaz facilities and residential buildings, resulting in property damage and casualties.

Has there been any response from the Ukrainian authorities?

Ukrainian authorities are actively responding to the attacks with emergency services addressing injuries and damage. The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has also intervened in instances of attempted terrorism linked to Russian orders.

What impact have the attacks had on the local population?

The attacks have significantly impacted the local population, with many residents suffering from injuries and property loss. Infrastructural damage has affected essential services like energy and water supply, exacerbating their challenges.

Are there any ongoing security concerns in Poltava?

Security concerns remain high in the Poltava region due to the persistent threat of drone and missile attacks. The situation necessitates continuous vigilance and preparedness from both military and civilian sectors.

How has the local economy been affected by the attacks?

The local economy has been disrupted by the attacks, particularly in industries like oil and gas, where facilities have been targeted. This has resulted in operational halts and substantial economic implications for the region.

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Russian strike caused a fire in an administrative building in Poltava Consequences of strike on Poltava region: fire in administrative building extinguished. PHOTOS On the night of 23 May, a fire broke out in an administrative building in Poltava as a result of Russian strikes. 870 0 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava

Russian attack hits enterprises in Poltava Oblast Ruscists attacked enterprises in two districts of Poltava Oblast. PHOTOS Russian occupiers attacked industrial enterprises in two districts of Poltava Oblast. 960 0 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region

Cluster munitions discovered in Poltava region following Russian shelling Unexploded cluster munitions found in Poltava region following Russian strike. VIDEO+PHOTOS Unexploded cluster munitions have been discovered in the Poltava region following overnight Russian shelling. 2 814 6 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region Attack of drones on Poltava region

Russia attacked Kremenchuk with UAVs: transport and infrastructure damaged Consequences of night-time UAV attack on Poltava Oblast: transport company in Kremenchuk has been damaged, and unknown substance has been detected in water bodies. PHOTOS On the night of 14 May, Russian "Geran-2" UAVs attacked Kremenchuk. The city was also hit by ballistic missiles. 1 665 0 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region

Rescuers killed in Poltava region Second Russian missile strike on Poltava region: rescuers Dmytro Skryl and Hero of Ukraine Viktor Kuzmenko killed, three people in critical condition. PHOTOS As a result of a treacherous follow-up attack by Russian forces on the Poltava region, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has lost two rescue workers. 8 304 17 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region

Teenager was planning a terrorist attack in Kremenchuk: details from the SBU 17-year-old boy prepared double terrorist attack near police station in Kremenchuk – SSU. PHOTOS A 17-year-old boy who was preparing two explosions in Kremenchuk, Poltava region, on Russia’s orders has been detained. 3 013 11 Previously in trend: Attempted terrorist attack

Attack on Poltava region: damaged buildings in the Kremenchuk and Poltava districts Poltava region under drone attack: houses damaged in several districts (updated). PHOTO As a result of the Russian Federation’s night-time attack on the Poltava region, residential buildings in the Kremenchuk and Poltava districts have been damaged. In Hlobyne, a house was destroyed by a downed UAV. 1 143 0 Previously in trend: Attack of drones on Poltava region

Russian strike on Poltava Russian attack on apartment block in Poltava: rescuers dismantle sections of floor slab on top floor. VIDEO+PHOTOS Efforts to deal with the aftermath of a Russian strike on a multi-storey residential building are ongoing in Poltava, with high-angle rescue specialists on the scene. 1 838 1 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava

After the UAV attack: one dead and four injured, buildings damaged Massive UAV attack on Poltava: number of casualties rises to four. PHOTOS A drone strike on Poltava has destroyed part of a high-rise building and damaged cars and business premises. The number of casualties has risen to four. 2 548 3 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava

Consequences of the Russian strike on Poltava region on 25 March: details Consequences of Russian Federation’s attack on Poltava region: over 20 houses, shops and educational institution damaged. PHOTOS As a result of the Russian attack in the Poltava region, around twenty private homes, shops, an educational establishment, and other buildings have been damaged. 2 193 5 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region

Two people were killed and at least 11 injured following the enemy strike on the Poltava community Attack on Poltava region: 2 dead and 12 injured, 5-year-old child is in hospital’s intensive care unit (updated). PHOTOS On the night of 23–24 March, Russian invaders launched a large-scale attack on the Poltava region. There have been fatalities and injuries, and damage has been reported to residential buildings and a hotel. 5 749 11 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region

Teenagers planned to blow up military vehicles in Poltava: what is known? Two teenagers attempted to blow up car carrying soldiers in Poltava, - SSU. PHOTO Two minors have been detained in Poltava after attempting to blow up Ukrainian soldiers on behalf of the Russian Federation. 4 894 37 Previously in trend: Attempted terrorist attack

Defence procurement resulting in losses Defence procurement resulting in losses of 9.5 million hryvnias: official from RMA and his accomplices to stand trial, – Office of the Prosecutor General. PHOTO Prosecutors from the Poltava Specialised Prosecutor’s Office for Defence Affairs in the Central Region have filed an indictment with the court against an official from the regional military administration and four company directors on charges of misappropriating funds allocated for defence purposes. 750 3 Previously in trend: Corruption in defence

Criminal group that manufactured psychotropic substances neutralised Criminal group that manufactured psychotropic substances with monthly "turnover" of over 70 million hryvnias has been neutralised. VIDEO+PHOTOS The Security Service and National Police have neutralised a criminal group that had established a channel for smuggling heavy psychotropic drugs into Ukraine. As a result of joint operations in Poltava, the organiser and four of his accomplices were detained. 3 021 20 Previously in trend: Drug manufacturing and distribution

Shelling of Poltava region Russian troops struck an industrial facility in Poltava region. PHOTOS On the night of 20 January 2026, Russians struck an industrial facility in the Poltava region. 1 462 0 Previously in trend: Attack of drones on Poltava region

Kremenchuk after shelling Russian attack on Kremenchuk: water supply partially restored, heating situation most difficult. PHOTOS The aftermath of the shelling of Kremenchuk's infrastructure is currently being cleared up. 2 347 6 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector Attack of drones on Poltava region

Kremenchuk after the shelling Enemy launched combined strike on Kremenchuk: there are interruptions in electricity, water and heat supply. PHOTO On the night of Sunday, 7 December 2025, Russian troops launched a massive combined strike on infrastructure facilities in Kremenchuk, Poltava region. 2 497 4 Previously in trend: Massive combined attack

Police officer hits two sisters in Poltava region Drunk police officer hits two 17-year-old sisters in Poltava region: both died at scene. PHOTOS On the evening of 30 November, in the city of Karlivka, Poltava region, a police officer driving his own Hyundai Tucson car hit two 17-year-old sisters who were walking along the side of the road. 9 024 73 Previously in trend: Fatal traffic accidents Road accidents involving police officers

Four agitators of Russian imperialism detained Four pro-Russian agitators detained: among them are officials of Odesa City Council who praised Putin - SSU. PHOTOS Four more pro-Kremlin agitators have been detained in various regions of Ukraine. The perpetrators justified the Russian Federation's armed aggression against our state and glorified the Russian invaders. 3 456 13 Previously in trend: Pro-Russian agitators

Kharkiv and Poltava regions are recovering after Russian attacks Recovery continues after Russian strikes in Kharkiv region; Food Train launched in Poltava region for communities without power. PHOTOS Following Russian strikes, repair crews continue restoration work in the Kharkiv and Poltava regions. Electricity, water, and heat supply are gradually being restored in the regions, and infrastructure stabilisation is ongoing. 3 287 11 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Russian attack on Poltava region

Russia attacked a railway facility in the Lubensky district: a depot and locomotives were damaged Enemy destroyed locomotive depot in Lubenskyi district of Poltava region. PHOTOS During a massive attack by strike drones on the night of 8 November, one of the targets was a railway facility in the Lubenskyi district. 8 222 11 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities

The enemy struck energy facilities in the Poltava region. Strikes on energy facilities in Poltava region: one person injured (updated). PHOTOS Last night, the enemy launched a massive attack on energy infrastructure facilities in the Poltava region. 2 838 2 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector Russian attack on Poltava region Shelling of energy and gas infrastructure

Fire at a gas production facility in Poltava region At night, Russian forces again attacked gas production facilities in Poltava region. PHOTOS On the night of 1 November, Russian invaders attacked the Poltava region. One of the gas production facilities was hit. 4 779 39 Previously in trend: Shelling of energy and gas infrastructure

On the night of 18 October, Russian UAVs attacked Poltava region. At night, enemy attacked Poltava region with drones: fire broke out at finished products warehouse. PHOTOS On the night of 18 October, Russian drones once again attacked the Poltava region. Air defence was operating in the region. 2 053 0 Previously in trend: Attack of drones on Poltava region

attack on Zaporizhzhia Enemy is attacking with drones: explosions were heard in Cherkasy and Poltava, and administrative building caught fire in Zaporizhzhia. PHOTO On the night of Saturday, 18 October, explosions were heard in the Cherkasy, Poltava, and Zaporizhzhia regions amid an attack by Russian drones. 3 530 7 Previously in trend: Attack of drones Attack of drones on Poltava region UAV attack on Zaporizhzhia

The combined strike by the Russian Federation on the Poltava region caused fires at energy facilities. Fires extinguished in Poltava region after Russian combined strike. PHOTOS In Poltava region, rescuers extinguished fires that broke out following a Russian combined strike during the night of October 16. 1 248 0 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region Shelling of energy and gas infrastructure

Rocket fragments found in Kremenchuk Aftermath of Russian strike on Poltava region: missile fragments possibly containing cluster munitions found in Kremenchuk. VIDEO+PHOTOS An enemy strike on Poltava region overnight on October 10 damaged an energy infrastructure facility, vehicles and private homes in Kremenchuk district. 2 027 2 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region

On the night of 7 October, the enemy attacked the Poltava region with drones Occupiers attacked Poltava region with drones at night: power facility damaged, number of suburban trains cancelled (updated). PHOTOS On the night of 7 October, the enemy attacked Poltava region with drones: fires broke out in administrative buildings, and a residential building and outbuilding were damaged. Rescuers and a fire train were involved in the firefighting. 4 065 5 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava

Consequences of the enemy attack on Poltava Massive shelling of Poltava region: St. Nicholas Church of OCU damaged in Poltava, number of schools switched to online learning. PHOTO On the night of 3 October, the St Nicholas Church of the OCU was damaged in Poltava: an explosive wave smashed out some windows and damaged the refectory. 3 085 12 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region

Rescuers came under repeated fire in the Poltava region Rescuers came under repeated fire in Poltava region - State Emergency Service. PHOTOS In the Poltava region, rescuers of the State Emergency Service came under repeated fire from Russian troops while eliminating the consequences of a night strike. 967 0 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region

Tatarov Kalinin investigation Tatarov’s alleged relative earns millions from undeclared hotel rooms in Poltava region, - media. PHOTO "The Poltava Region Centre for Investigative Journalism "MediaDokaz" conducted an investigation into the business success of the wife of the deputy head of the Poltava RMA, Maksym Kalinin, who, according to journalists, may be the cousin of the deputy head of the Presidential Office, Oleh Tatarov. 17 970 32 Previously in trend: E-declarations of senior officials Tatarov

drone attack on a petrol station in Poltava region Enemy drone strike on petrol station in Poltava region: number of victims rises to four, fire extinguished. PHOTOS The number of people injured as a result of a Russian drone hitting a petrol station in Poltava region has increased to four. 2 691 0 Previously in trend: Attack of drones on Poltava region

Consequences of the Russian attack on Poltava region Russians strike gas station in Poltava district, one person injured – RMA. PHOTO On September 17, Russian forces attacked a gas station in the Poltava district with drones. 2 005 1 Previously in trend: Attack of drones on Poltava region

Rescuers organised a crossing over the Dnipro River in Poltava Oblast In Kremenchuk, rescuers set up crossings over Dnipro after drone attack. VIDEO+PHOTOS An enemy drone attack damaged a bridge over the Dnipro River in Kremenchuk. Traffic has been temporarily suspended to allow urgent repair work. 4 000 7 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region

Bridge in Kremenchuk after shelling Damage to bridge across Dnipro River in Kremenchuk: traffic is impossible. Trains will run on changed route. PHOTO A bridge over the Dnipro River in Kremenchuk, Poltava region, was damaged as a result of a nighttime enemy strike. 11 834 71 Previously in trend: Attack of drones on Poltava region

Attack on Sumy region Almost hundred UAVs and targeted strikes on civilian infrastructure: Russia continues war and does not respond to world’s calls for peace - Zelenskyy. PHOTO Following Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for new steps to put pressure on Russia to stop the strikes and to ensure real security. 571 7 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine

Russian strike on Poltava region Firefighters battle blaze for second day Firefighters continue to battle fire in Poltava region caused by Russian shelling for a second day. PHOTOS Rescuers continue to extinguish a fire at a Poltava region enterprise that started as a result of a Russian strike. 3 213 5 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region

Cluster munitions are being found in Kremenchuk What is known Unexploded cluster munitions from Russian missiles are being found in Kremenchuk, - mayor. PHOTO Unexploded Russian cluster munitions were found in Kremenchuk, Poltava region, after a Russian strike. 4 603 4 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region

Poltava region after the attack Enemy attacked Poltava region with drones: houses in Kremenchuk and Poltava regions were damaged. PHOTOS On the night of Sunday, July 27, 2025, Russian troops tried to attack the territory of the Poltava region with attack drones. 2 424 0 Previously in trend: Attack of drones on Poltava region

Shahed attack on Poltava region Fire broke out Fire broke out in Poltava region as result of debris from UAV falling. PHOTO At night in Kremenchuk district, a fire broke out in an outbuilding as a result of the fall of UAV wreckage. 1 161 0 Previously in trend: Attack of drones on Poltava region

The SSU detained seven Russian agents who were preparing terrorist attacks Preparing terrorist attacks: SSU detains seven Russian agents, including three teenagers. PHOTOS Seven Russian agents who were preparing to kill Ukrainian soldiers and law enforcement officers with explosives have been detained. 2 506 8 Previously in trend: countering terrorist attacks

Consequences of shelling in Donetsk region Enemy shelled three districts of Donetsk region: eight people wounded and there was destruction. PHOTOS Yesterday, 20 July 2025, Russian troops fired on 3 districts of Donetsk region. 549 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

rf agents Two Russian female agents detained for setting fire to soldier’s car and planning to blow up judge in Dnipro - SSU. PHOTOS The SSU and the National Police prevented a series of terrorist attacks in Poltava and Dnipro. The special operation resulted in the detention of two Russian military intelligence agents (better known as gru) who were preparing to blow up judges and volunteers in frontline cities. 4 725 18

Consequences of shelling in Donetsk region Ruscists fired on three districts of Donetsk region: two people killed, there are wounded and damage. PHOTOS Yesterday, 13 July 2025, Russian troops intensively shelled 3 districts of Donetsk region. 758 0

Tamara Pyvovar killed in Poltava TCR strike: What is known about her Poltava bids farewell to AFU employee Tamara Pyvovar, killed in TRC building strike. PHOTO Today Poltava bids farewell to Tamara Pyvovar, an employee of the  Armed Forces of Ukraine who died in hospital from severe injuries sustained during a Russian Shahed drone strike on the regional TCR and SS (Territorial Centre of Recruitment and Social Support) building. 9 355 16 Previously in trend: Russian strikes at TCR

TCR in Kremenchuk Fire caused by Russian strike on TCR building in Kremenchuk extinguished, - State Emergency Service. PHOTOS On the morning of 6 July, the enemy launched an air strike on the city of Kremenchuk in the Poltava region. A UAV was recorded hitting the building of the district TCR and SS. 3 820 21 Previously in trend: Russian strikes at TCR

shelter Shelter locked during air raid alert on July 3 in central Poltava; responsible person dismissed – RMA During the air raid alert on the morning of July 3, a shelter in central Poltava was found locked. 2 787 17 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava

Russian attack on Poltava on 3 July Russian attack on Poltava: number of wounded rises to 59. PHOTO As a result of the Russian strike on Poltava on the morning of July 3, two people were killed and 59 others injured. 5 296 7 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava

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