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The Poltava region in Ukraine continues to face significant challenges, as recent reports highlight ongoing attacks and disruptions caused by Russian forces. On March 20, Russian drone strikes targeted Naftogaz facilities in Poltava and Sumy, resulting in operational halts and reported damages. Earlier on March 13, a group of unidentified individuals attacked Territorial Center servicemen and police, leading to detentions and casualties. Additionally, the ongoing conflict has severely impacted the Kremenchuk oil refinery, with over 60 missiles and numerous drones deployed against it. The persistence of these attacks underscores the dire situation in Poltava, affecting both the economy and society, as power cuts and infrastructure damages continue to disrupt daily life.

What recent events have occurred in Poltava region?

In recent months, Poltava region has experienced numerous attacks by Russian forces, targeting oil and gas facilities, and resulting in significant damages and operational disruptions. Incidents also include attacks on law enforcement officials and service members.

How have Russian attacks impacted the Poltava economy?

Russian attacks have severely impacted the Poltava economy by disrupting operations at key facilities like the Naftogaz sites and Kremenchuk refinery. These disruptions have resulted in power outages, halted production, and significant economic losses.

Are there any recovery efforts underway in Poltava region?

Recovery efforts in Poltava region include restoration of power and water supplies, ongoing repair of damaged infrastructure, and stabilization measures. These efforts are crucial to mitigate disruptions caused by the conflict.

What are the security measures in place for Poltava region?

Security measures in Poltava include heightened air defense operations to counter drone attacks, law enforcement collaboration to manage civil disturbances, and increased protection for vital infrastructure against further assaults.

What challenges do residents face in Poltava region?

Residents in Poltava face challenges such as frequent power outages, threats to personal safety from ongoing attacks, disruptions to daily life, and damage to infrastructure affecting the availability of basic services.

Has there been any international response to the situation in Poltava?

While the international community has expressed concern over the situation in Poltava, specific responses focus on broader strategies for supporting Ukraine amidst continued Russian aggression rather than targeted interventions for the region.

How are authorities responding to attacks in Poltava region?

Authorities respond to attacks in Poltava by bolstering defensive measures, coordinating emergency services for rapid response, and working to restore infrastructure and essential services following each assault.

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Former law enforcement officer detained while trying to kill businessman in Poltava region In the Poltava region, a former criminal investigator has kidnapped a private businessman and was going to kill him after receiving a ransom. 15 273 49 Incidents

іванов,бобикін Occupiers Bobykin and Ivanov were sentenced to 11.5 years in prison On May 31, the Kotelevsky District Court sentenced Russian servicemen Alexander Bobikin and Alexander Ivanov. 11 109 48 Previously in trend: War

сбу SSU: Russia’s FSS saboteurs, who tried to blow up railway line in Poltava region, detained red-handed. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine prevented a Russian sabotage at a strategically important "Ukrzaliznytsia" facility. As a result of the special operation, two FSS agents were detained red-handed in Poltava region. The criminals were trying to blow up a section of the railway line connecting central and eastern regions of Ukraine. 14 956 48 Incidents

На Полтавщині СБУ затримала двох студентів, які підпалювали військові авто SSU: Two students in Poltava region burned 3 military vehicles on RF order. PHOTOS Two students who set fire to official vehicles of the Defence Forces on the orders of the Russian Federation were detained in the Poltava region. 8 473 48

зерносховище Russian missile attack on Poltava region: full granary was damaged, part of crop was destroyed. PHOTO The day before, Russian troops attacked Poltava region, damaging a full grain storage facility. 8 602 46 Previously in trend: War

Yanukovych to Change Governor of Poltava for One of Zhevaho’s People Yanukovych to Change Governor of Poltava for One of Zhevaho’s People In the near future, President Viktor Yanukovych will sign a decree to replace the Governor of Poltava oblast. 17 151 46 Ukrainian Politics

verdict Poltava resident sentenced to 3 years in prison for evading mobilisation In Poltava region, a man was sentenced to three years in prison for evading mobilisation. 4 689 42

Explosion in Poltava on July 3. Shaheds attack the city Ruscists attacked Poltava: two killed, 11 wounded (updated) An explosion occurs in Poltava during an air raid alert. The city is under attack by a UAV. 7 613 40 Previously in trend: Attack of drones on Poltava region Shahed attack on Poltava

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. 4 711 39 Previously in trend: Shelling of energy and gas infrastructure

пронін Zelenskyy appointed Pronin as Head of Poltava Regional State Administration President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Philip Pronin as Head of the Poltava Regional State Administration. 4 112 39 Ukrainian Politics

Поліція затримала викрадача немовляти на Полтавщині Transsexual man who kidnapped newborn baby from perinatal centre in Kremenchuk was detained - National Police. PHOTO Poltava police detained a kidnapper of a newborn baby from a perinatal centre. 13 287 39

Body of another deceased person was found in Poltava Russian strike on Poltava: death toll rises to 14, including 2 children. Emergency work continues (updated). VIDEO&PHOTOS Emergency search operations continue in Poltava. Rescuers continue to clear the rubble and search for people. 8 408 38

road accident involving law enforcement and TCR officers in Poltava region Deaths of military TCR and police officer in road accident in Poltava region: law enforcement driver is served suspicion notice. PHOTO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation served a notice of suspicion to a law enforcement officer who had caused a fatal road accident near the village of Machukhi, Poltava region, on 2 May 2025. 6 851 36 Previously in trend: Car Accident Road accidents involving police officers

SSU detains two Russian agents who spied on F-16 They were preparing Russian strikes on airfields with F-16s: SSU detained two Russian agents. VIDEO&PHOTOS Two Russian agents who were "hunting" for aircraft of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Poltava region were detained. 7 921 36

Poltava region’s TCRs and SSs step up security measures Poltava region’s TCR steps up security measures after series of bombings in different regions of Ukraine In the Poltava region, the TCR and SS are stepping up security measures after the murder of a serviceman in Pyriatyn, as well as a series of terrorist attacks against TCR employees in different regions of Ukraine. 2 782 35

шахед In Poltava region, they found "shahed" that did not reach its target: it ran out of gas The Iranian Shahed drone, launched by the Russian military, did not reach its target and fell on the territory of the Poltava region. He probably ran out of gas. 12 760 35 Previously in trend: War

кременчук Photo of destroyed refinery in Kremenchuk. PHOTOS On April 24, the Russian occupiers fired on Kremenchuk, in particular, missiles hit the refinery. As a result of the shelling, a fire broke out there. 27 573 35 Previously in trend: War

выборы Force may be used to disrupt by-election at 151st constituency in Lokhvytsia, territorial election commission’s activity blocked, - MP Ihor Lutsenko Use of force is possible at the 151st constituency (Lokhvytsia city, Poltava region) after the election results are established. 29 145 34 Previously in trend: Midterm election to the Verkhovna Rada

Situation on the front: Russian advances in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions Enemy has advanced again in Pokrovsk district and Zaporizhzhia region, - DeepState. MAPS The enemy has become more active in the Pokrovsk and Polohy districts, and the line of contact near Krasnyi Lyman has been clarified. 12 548 33 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps

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. 17 822 32 Previously in trend: E-declarations of senior officials Tatarov

У Лубнах на Полтавщині чоловік підірвав гранату біля супермаркету Man set off grenade at entrance to shop in Lubny, Poltava region: He died, 3 people were wounded. VIDEO (updated) On the evening of 8 September, a man set off a grenade near the front door of a supermarket in Lubny, Poltava region. 11 002 32

Божківська виправна колонія №16 Former head of colony where prisoners were tortured received almost 400 thousand in bonuses "for special achievements in work" upon his release - Lubinets The former head of the Bozhkivska prison colony in Poltava region, where law enforcement officers found out that prisoners were tortured, received a bonus and other payments worth 400,000 UAH upon his release. 5 334 31

СБУ затримала паліїв, які намагалися знищити гелікоптер ЗСУ They tried to burn down Ukrainian Armed Forces helicopter: SSU detains group of arsonists in three regions of Ukraine. PHOTOS In three regions of Ukraine, five people were detained for committing arson attacks on behalf of Russia. In particular, the perpetrators tried to set fire to Ukrainian aircraft. 7 919 31

корегувальник Associate of fugitive Kyva, who guided Russian "Hrad" to combat positions of Armed Forces of Ukraine in Donetsk region, was detained - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine detained a deputy of a village council in the Poltava region who was adjusting to Russian shelling of the Ukrainian Defence Forces’ frontline positions on the eastern front. 5 876 31 War in Ukraine

shelling of Poltava on February 1, 2025 There is hit in high-rise building in Poltava. PHOTO On the morning of 1 February 2025, Russian troops attacked Poltava. A residential building was hit. 11 424 30

Consequences of strike on Poltava on February 1, 2025 Russia struck house in Poltava, there are victims in Kharkiv and Sumy region. We need more support in defense against terror - Zelenskyy. VIDEO On the night of Saturday, 1 February 2025, Russia attacked our cities using various types of weapons: missiles, attack drones, and air bombs. 2 274 29

Kremenchuk after the shelling Enemy struck energy and agricultural infrastructure facilities in Kremenchuk: fires broke out and damage reported. PHOTOS Today, on 15 June 2025, at night, the enemy conducted a massive combined attack using missiles and UAVs on the territory of Poltava region. 11 685 29 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region

обстріл Rocket attack in Poltava region: 2 people were killed, 2 more were injured A nighttime rocket attack on 28 August in the Poltava region killed 2 people and hospitalized 2 others. 13 915 29 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Emergency power cuts introduced in Kyiv and other regions In Kyiv and number of regions - stabilisation power cuts. SCHEDULES Emergency power cuts have been introduced in the capital and two regions. 7 358 28 Previously in trend: Power outages

Poltava regional council deputy ordered murder of businessman He ordered murder to appropriate business: SSU detains Poltava regional council deputy. PHOTOS A deputy of the Poltava regional council was detained for ordering the murder of the owner of a local agricultural company to further appropriate his business. 6 709 28

ракета,франція,ядерна Troops of Russian Federation struck three blows on infrastructure in Myrhorod, - head of Regional Military Administration Lunin Russian troops struck three strikes on the infrastructure of Myrhorod in the Poltava region. 21 470 27 Previously in trend: War

Викрито схеми для ухилянтів у вишах України Professor, associate professor and entrepreneur: "Schemes for evaders" eliminated in three Ukrainian universities - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service and the National Police have dismantled three new schemes to evade mobilisation of men of conscription age in Poltava, Zakarpattia and Kharkiv regions. The detainees include a professor and an associate professor of higher education. 5 817 26

Зеленський Air defense has already begun to be strengthened in Kharkiv, we will also work on air defense of Poltava region - Zelenskyy Kharkiv's air defense has already begun to be strengthened. 3 966 26

ппо Explosions occurred in Poltava and Myrhorod During the air raid, explosions occurred in Myrhorod and Poltava. 18 192 25 Previously in trend: War

Russian attack on Poltava on 1 February Russian strike on Poltava: rescue operations completed, 14 people killed, 20 injured. VIDEO+PHOTOS Emergency and rescue operations have been completed at the site of a destroyed five-storey building in Poltava. 5 291 25

залізнична колія As result of shelling, railway infrastructure in Poltava region was damaged - "UZ" On the night of August 4, 2024, as a result of shelling in the Poltava region, the railway infrastructure was damaged. 5 997 24

Zelenskyy dismissed heads of Kyiv and Poltava RMA Zelenskyy dismissed Kravchenko and Pronin from posts of heads of Kyiv and Poltava RMA President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed the heads of Kyiv and Poltava regional state administrations, Ruslan Kravchenko and Filip Pronin. 2 187 23

The Russians launched KAB at Poltava region for the first time. What is known? Russia launched KAB towards Poltava region for first time The Air Force reported for the first time that Russian troops had launched a guided aerial bomb from the Kharkiv region towards the Poltava region. 5 298 23 Previously in trend: KAB shellings

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. 4 831 37 Previously in trend: Attempted terrorist attack

One dies in light plane crash in Poltava region. PHOTO One dies in light plane crash in Poltava region. PHOTO A private light plane crashed near the village of Plekhiv in the Orzhytsia district. 12 638 22 Incidents

One dead and four injured in car crash in Poltava region A driver of VAZ 2105 car drove into the oncoming lane and collided with VAZ 21099 car. 11 770 22 Incidents

300 Poltava residents demanded resignation of regional police administration The rally was held at the Main Directorate of the National Police in the Poltava region. Protesters demanded resignation of the police administration. 13 549 21 Society

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. 3 787 21 Previously in trend: Russian strikes at TCR

миргород,обстріл Consequences of Russian shelling of Myrhorod, which took place on night of October 16. PHOTOS The Poltava Regional Military Administration (RMA) showed the consequences of the missile attack on Myrhorod on October 16 and reported another damaged social infrastructure facility. 9 435 21 War in Ukraine

Shahed attack on June 21. How many targets were shot down? 5 out of 8 missiles were destroyed and 252 drones were neutralized. Main direction of attack was Kremenchuk - Air Force On the night of 21 June 2025, Russian forces launched 280 airstrike weapons against Ukraine. 2 707 20 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

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. 2 953 20 Previously in trend: Drug manufacturing and distribution

зсу,чоловіки,сзч Russian strike on training center in Poltava region: two wounded died Two people who were injured as a result of a Russian strike on a training ground in the Poltava region on June 4 died despite the efforts of doctors. 4 990 20 Previously in trend: Attack on a training unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The sky over Kremenchuk on 19 August Enemy launched massive attack on Poltava region at night: explosions were heard in Kremenchuk and Lubny During the night, Russian invaders launched a massive combined attack on Poltava region. The enemy used attack drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles. 7 716 20 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region