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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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лікарі допомагали ухилянтам на Полтавщині In Poltava region, SSU uncovered head of MSEC and officials of district hospital who made money on mobilization evasion scheme. PHOTO The SSU uncovered in Poltava region the head of the regional medical and social expert commission, officials of the Poltava district hospital and their accomplice who helped conscripts evade mobilisation. 2 787 9 Previously in trend: Grafters

Two adjusters who guided missiles in three regions detained They guided Russian missiles at airfields and air defences in three regions: SSU detains spotters. PHOTOS Russian special services' accomplices who spied on the Defence Forces in three regions of Ukraine were detained. 3 969 9 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters

drone attack on Poltava on 7 October Powerful explosions in Poltava: Russian drones attacked city Powerful explosions were heard in Poltava. 3 746 9 Previously in trend: Attack of drones

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

A locomotive depot in Poltava was damaged by a Russian strike Locomotive depot in Poltava was damaged by Russian strike As a result of the Russian night strike in Poltava, the locomotive depot, power supply line, and traction substations were damaged. 1 893 9 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava

Police seize ammunition found by citizens in forest belt near Poltava 58 hand grenades of various types, mines, including anti-tank mines, anti-tank grenade launcher and more than 1,600 rounds of ammunition found in forest belt in Poltava region. PHOTOS A grenade launcher, mines and hand grenades were found in the woods near Poltava. The discovery was reported by a local resident. 6 453 9

ракета,обстріл In Kremenchuk district, Russian rocket and Iranian "Shahed" were shot down in morning. 3 rockets hit infrastructure object - RMA During the massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine, an energy infrastructure facility was damaged in the Kremenchuk district. 2 547 9 Previously in trend: War

х-59 Enemy attacked Myrhorod community in Poltava region: No hits to critical and civilian infrastructure recorded (updated) On the afternoon of 11 October, explosions occurred in Myrhorod, Poltava region 8 848 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Kremenchuk after shelling Russian troops struck energy infrastructure facilities in Kremenchuk district. One person was wounded. PHOTOS On the night of Saturday, 21 June 2025, the enemy once again launched a massive combined attack on the Poltava region. 5 898 8 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region

Poltava bids farewell to two families who died as a result of a Russian strike on 1 February 2025 Poltava bids farewell to Zapishnyi and Yavorskyi families who were killed in Russian strike on February 1. PHOTOS On 5 February 2025, Poltava bids farewell to two families of Yavorskyi and Zapishnyi, who died as a result of a Russian missile attack on a residential building with an X-22 missile on 1 February. 5 012 8

Ракети на Полтавщину Russians attack Poltava region with missiles - RMA Russian troops attack Poltava region with missiles 5 025 8

Ракетний удар Missile strike in Poltava region on July 3: Ukrgasvydobuvannya employee killed, three others wounded As a result of a Russian missile attack on the Poltava region on July 3, an employee of Ukrgazvydobuvannya JSC was killed and three others were injured. 3 462 8 Previously in trend: War

Наслідки атаки на Полтавщину 17 червня Consequences of Russia’s attack on Poltava region: number of wounded increased to 22, including three children. Civilian infrastructure is damaged (updated). PHOTOS Today's shelling of Poltava region resulted in casualties, including children, and damage to civilian infrastructure. 7 871 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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

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

шахед Drone attack on Poltava region: there are several hits on infrastructure object On the night of March 30, Russian troops attacked Poltava region using kamikaze drones of the Shahed. 8 950 7

пожежа Fire broke out in warehouse in Poltava region, explosions were heard. People were evacuated - RMA On Wednesday afternoon, July 24, a fire broke out in a warehouse in the Kotelva community of Poltava region, accompanied by explosions. Due to the scale of the fire, people were evacuated from the surrounding households. 3 728 7

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

землетрус Earthquake with magnitude 2.7 recorded in Poltava region on night of May 27 - Seismic Observation Center An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.7 on Richter scale was recorded in Poltava region. It occurred on Friday evening, 20 kilometers west of regional center. 4 505 7

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

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

Russia attacked Kremenchuk refinery with dozens of missiles Strikes on Kremenchuk Oil Refinery: Russia launched over 60 missiles and 260 drones, 320 hits recorded, - Shmyhal Since the start of the full-scale war, the Russian military has fired more than 60 missiles and deployed 260 drones against the Kremenchuk oil refinery. 3 021 8 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region

Water and power fully restored in Poltava region after drone attack Poltava region restores power and water after Russian drone attack Water and power supplies have been fully restored in the Poltava region. 746 6 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region Attack of drones on Poltava region Shahed attack on Poltava

шахеди At night, enemy attacked two districts of Poltava region, almost 3.8 thousand residents were without electricity (updated). VIDEO On the night of 20 July, Russian drones attacked Poltava and Myrhorod districts. 3 720 6

Body of another deceased person was found in Poltava Russian missile strike on Poltava: 9-year-old Sofiika and her parents killed. PHOTO Yesterday's Russian attack on Poltava claimed the lives of an entire family. Elena Yavorska, an employee of the Nova Poshta contact centre, her husband Dmitry and their daughter Sofia, who was only 9 years old, were killed. 7 103 6

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

незаконний видобуток надр Suspicion notices served to 4 officials of Poltava region mining and processing plant who illegally extracted mineral resources. More than 885 thousand tonnes of products worth UAH 3.5 million have been legalised, - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of the Specialized Environmental Prosecutor's Office of the Prosecutor General's Office, 4 officials of a mining and processing plant in Poltava region were served a notice of suspicion of legalisation of the proceeds of crime, by prior conspiracy of a group of persons, in a particularly large amount (Part 3 of Article 27, Part 3 of Article 209 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 1 415 6

Two journalists killed in road accident in Poltava region. PHOTOS Two journalists killed in road accident in Poltava region. PHOTOS Two journalists have been killed in a car and truck collision on the Reshetylivka-Dnipro highway near the village of Hayove, Poltava region, the media liaisons department of the Poltava regional police has reported. 9 800 6

Blow to Naftogaz’s capacities Russian missile attack on Poltava region: "Naftogaz" Group’s production facilities damaged On the night of Tuesday, 11 February 2025, the enemy launched another massive attack on energy facilities. The production facilities of "Naftogaz" Group in Poltava region were damaged. 4 585 6

An explosion occurred in Poltava on 4 June 2025 Explosion rang out in Poltava: Russia fired missile An explosion occurred during an air raid alert in Poltava. 5 981 6 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region

Russia launches massive attacks on Naftogaz facilities Russia has been massively attacking Naftogaz gas production facilities in Poltava region for two days: number of critical facilities have been shut down For the second day in a row, Russia has been launching massive attacks on gas production facilities belonging to the Naftogaz Group in the Poltava region using drones. 2 904 6 Previously in trend: Shelling of energy and gas infrastructure

ракета Enemy launched missile attack on infrastructure in Kremenchuk district - Poltava RMA On the evening of March 1, Russian occupants launched a missile attack on infrastructure in the Kremenchuk district of Poltava region. 8 474 6 Previously in trend: War

Cultural activist and volunteer Anastasia Kolvakh died in missile strike in Poltava Russian strike on Poltava: actress and volunteer Anastasia Kolvakh killed. PHOTO The 30-year-old was a lecturer at the Kinodvizh film club in Poltava and also worked at the Theatre of Contemporary Dialogue. 11 758 6

ракета In sky over Poltava region, Armed Forces shot down enemy missile - Lunin Defenders of Ukraine shot down an enemy missile in the sky over the Poltava region. 6 486 6 Previously in trend: War

Combined strike on Kremenchuk district on May 14 Night strike on Kremenchuk: destruction at enterprises and in residential sector On the night of May 13–14, the Poltava region came under a combined attack by the Russian Federation. In the Kremenchuk district, industrial facilities, warehouses, vehicles, and private homes were damaged. 1 994 6 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region Massive combined attack

арешт In Poltava region sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment of 9 fighters of so-called "DPR", - SSU According to the Security Service of Ukraine, 9 militants of the so-called "DPR" who fought against Ukraine were sentenced to 15 years in prison in Poltava region. The attackers were detained during the liberation of Kharkiv region. 3 202 6

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

Рашисти запустили ракети на Полтавщину Russian troops launch missiles at Myrhorod and Poltava On the afternoon of 19 June 2024, Russian troops are attempting to launch a missile strike in the Poltava region. 5 222 5 Previously in trend: War

сбу Travelled in EU under guise of business trip: Poltava regional council deputy head served suspicion notice - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service and the State Bureau of Investigation have documented crimes committed by the deputy head of the Poltava Regional Council. 5 124 5

суми,ппо Explosions rang out in Kremenchuk district. Air defense shot down 2 Russian missiles. There are victims Today, October 10, after 5:00 p.m., explosions rang out in Kremenchuk district of Poltava region. Air defense forces shot down 2 missiles. 3 people were injured. 5 290 5 Previously in trend: War

калібр At night, Russians launched missile attack on industrial facility in Poltava region Russian invaders attacked the Poltava region with rockets at night. 8 917 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Strike on Poltava region on 27 August What is known about the consequences Ruscists launched massive attack on Poltava region: energy company damaged At night, Russian occupiers launched a massive attack on the Poltava region. 3 240 5 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region Attack of drones on Poltava region

ракета Russian troops launched missile strike on Karlivka in Poltava region. Hit in object of infrastructure, - Lunin Russian troops launched a missile strike on Karlivka in Poltava region, there is a hit in the infrastructure. 10 352 5 Previously in trend: War

На Полтавщині третій день горить ліс Forest has been burning for three days in Poltava region: Fire area has reached about 200 hectares. PHOTOS A large-scale forest fire has been burning in the Poltava region for three days in a row. 1 673 5

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

missile to Dnipro Russian Federation was attacking with missiles again, there were targets to Dnipro, Poltava, Kremenchuk, Kamianske and Kryvyi Rih, - Air Force (updated) The enemy was trying to attack Dnipropetrovsk and Poltava regions again. There was also a threat of ballistic missiles from the south. As of 10.21 a.m., the threat was declared over. 6 235 5

After a combined attack by Russia on Kremenchuk, dangerous cluster munitions were found. Dangerous cluster munitions were found in Poltava region after night attack by Russia. PHOTO Following a night of combined Russian shelling in the Kremenchuk district, cases of cluster munition remnants were recorded in the area. Such munitions pose a deadly threat to human life and health. 2 906 5 Previously in trend: Unexploded cluster munitions

обстріл Explosions are heard in Kremenchuh district of Poltava region, - RMA Explosions are heard in the Poltava region. 8 328 5 Previously in trend: War