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Poltava, an important region in Ukraine, is under siege from continuous missile strikes by Russian forces, leading to tragic casualties and significant property damage. Recently, an agricultural facility in Poltava was destroyed, and massive UAV attacks have razed parts of the city, leaving hundreds without power. Amidst this, NABU exposed a corruption scandal involving Poltava City Council officials in a kickback scheme. Poltava is also grappling with the aftermath of Russian strikes that have left several administrative buildings in flames and a high-rise apartment block in ruin. The local community remains resilient, but the security concerns and political challenges persist.
What is the current security situation in Poltava?
Poltava is experiencing frequent missile and drone strikes from Russian forces. Recent attacks have targeted agricultural and administrative facilities, leading to casualties and infrastructure damage.
How is the civilian infrastructure in Poltava affected by the strikes?
Repeated strikes on Poltava have led to severe damage to infrastructure. Important facilities, including power stations and residential buildings, have been hit, resulting in power outages and loss of life.
What steps are being taken to support victims of the strikes in Poltava?
Rescue operations are actively ongoing in Poltava to clear debris and provide medical assistance to injured civilians. Efforts are also being made to restore power and water supplies swiftly.
What corruption issues have surfaced in Poltava recently?
NABU has uncovered a kickback scheme in Poltava's City Council involving road repair contracts. Several officials, including a city councillor, have been implicated in this corruption scandal.
What has been the international response to the situation in Poltava?
The international community has condemned the attacks on Poltava, emphasizing the need for increased defensive support. Humanitarian aid is being coordinated to assist affected individuals.
How are local authorities managing the ongoing crisis in Poltava?
Local authorities, supported by emergency services and military personnel, are working tirelessly to manage the crisis. This involves coordinating relief efforts and strengthening defensive measures.
News Poltava, Poltavskyy district, Poltavska region
Broke man’s arm whilst transporting him to TCR: police officer from Poltava has been notified of suspicion, – SBI. PHOTO Officers from the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI), with the assistance of the National Police leadership, have notified a police officer from Poltava that he is under suspicion of having injured a man whilst transporting him to the regional recruitment and social support centre. 3 628 71 Previously in trend: Suspicions against law enforcement officials Clash with police
Second day of protests against Fedorov’s resignation began in Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine. VIDEO+PHOTOS The second day of protests against President Zelenskyy’s decision not to reappoint Mykhailo Fedorov as Ukraine’s defence minister has begun. 6 158 62 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation
"Fight with drones, not people": People took to streets in Khmelnytskyi, Zhytomyr, Poltava, Ternopil and Chernivtsi in support of Fedorov. VIDEO+PHOTOS Rallies in support of Mykhailo Fedorov also took place in Khmelnytskyi, Zhytomyr, Poltava, Ternopil, and Chernivtsi. The participants demanded that the leadership of the Defense Ministry remain unchanged and called for maintaining the course toward the technological modernization of the army. 2 290 12 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation
Russian drone struck railway infrastructure facility in Poltava: one person was injured Russian troops attacked a community in Poltava with a strike drone. The drone struck one of the buildings belonging to a railway infrastructure company, injuring one person. 716 0 Previously in trend: Attack of drones on Poltava region
Explosion occurred in Poltava: Russia launched missile strike on one of facilities, there are injuries (updated) An explosion was heard in Poltava during an air raid alert. Preliminary reports indicate that a ballistic missile was launched. 2 763 4 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region
Russian strike on Poltava: two people killed, 13 injured, including six children. PHOTOS Yesterday, 20 June 2026, the enemy attacked the Poltava district. 5 049 6 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava
NABU has exposed MP and officials from Poltava City Council in kickback scheme involving road repairs. PHOTO In Poltava, detectives from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau have exposed a city councillor and city hall officials for a corruption scheme involving road repairs and maintenance. 1 672 16 Previously in trend: Road repairs
Russian strike destroyed agricultural facility in Poltava region (updated) On the night of June 10, Russian occupiers attacked Poltava with ballistic missiles. 4 381 16 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region
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. 1 247 0 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava
Enemy drones hit electrical substation in Poltava region: there is power outage On the night of May 13, 2026, the enemy attacked the Poltava community with strike drones. 862 3 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava
Enemy attacked Poltava: buildings have been damaged Today, April 7, 2026, during an air raid alert, an enemy UAV attacked the Poltava community. 1 607 1 Previously in trend: Shahed attack 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. 1 877 1 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava
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. 2 590 3 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava
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. 4 931 37 Previously in trend: Attempted terrorist attack
Earthquake was recorded near Poltava on 6 February An earthquake measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale occurred on the evening of 6 February near Poltava. This was reported by Censor.NET with reference to the Main Centre for Special Control. 2 869 14 Previously in trend: Earthquakes in Ukraine
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. 3 579 7 Previously in trend: Attack of drones Attack of drones on Poltava region UAV attack on Zaporizhzhia
Poltava region restores power and water after Russian drone attack Water and power supplies have been fully restored in the Poltava region. 799 6 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region Attack of drones on Poltava region Shahed attack on Poltava
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. 1 945 9 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava
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. 4 156 5 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava
Powerful explosions in Poltava: Russian drones attacked city Powerful explosions were heard in Poltava. According to Censor.NET, the Poltava Regional Military Administration reported the attack on the city. 3 796 9 Previously in trend: Attack of drones
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. 3 137 12 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region
Series of explosions rattle Dnipro and Poltava: ballistic threat ongoing On the evening of July 18, explosions were heard in Poltava and Dnipro during air raid alerts. 3 770 0 Previously in trend: Dnepropetrovsk Explosions Russian attack on Poltava region
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. 4 756 18
Russian attack on Poltava on July 3: death toll rises to four Another woman who was injured as a result of a Russian attack on the Poltava community on July 3 died in the hospital. 1 270 0 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava
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. 9 457 16 Previously in trend: Russian strikes at TCR
Russian attack on Poltava on July 3: wounded woman dies in hospital The death toll from the Russian strike on the Poltava community on July 3 has increased, with one of the wounded dying in hospital. 1 092 4 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region Shahed attack on Poltava
Russian attack on Poltava on 3 July: number of wounded rises to 64 The number of people injured in Poltava has increased as a result of a Russian drone attack. 990 16 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region Shahed attack on Poltava
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. 2 834 17 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava
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. 5 323 7 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava
Consequences of Russia’s strike on Poltava. Rescuers extinguish fire. PHOTOS Rescuers are working at the site of Russian shelling in Poltava. 4 905 16
Russia attacked TCR building in Poltava. There are dead and wounded, including civilians Russian occupiers struck at Poltava, causing a fire in the building of the Poltava United City TCR and SS. 21 972 142 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava Russian strikes at TCR
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. 7 686 40 Previously in trend: Attack of drones on Poltava region Shahed attack on Poltava
Strike on Poltava on 4 June: military instructor Artem Kutsenko killed On 4 June 2025, a military instructor, Staff Sergeant Artem Kutsenko, was killed as a result of a rocket attack on a training ground near Poltava. 5 447 16 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine
Explosion rang out in Poltava: Russia fired missile An explosion occurred during an air raid alert in Poltava. 6 040 6 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region
Russian drone attack on Poltava district leaves 900 people without power – RMA On the evening of 7 May, Russian forces launched a drone attack on Poltava district. 1 298 2 Previously in trend: Attack of drones on Poltava region
Consequences of massive strike by Shaheds in Poltava: 3 people injured, infrastructure damaged. PHOTOS On the night of 22-23 April, Russian troops massively attacked Poltava with strike UAVs, injuring three people. 2 476 0
Poltava prosecutor Pleskach wins court case for special pension: received over 1 million for less than a year - media Oleh Pleskach (42), a former first deputy prosecutor and current employee of the Poltava regional prosecutor's office, succeeded in court in obtaining a special pension for his length of service. The amount of the pension is 90% of his salary. 15 224 111 Previously in trend: Pensions for prosecutors
Consequences of massive UAV strike on Poltava: hits and falling debris recorded at 6 different locations. PHOTOS Last night, on 27 March, the enemy launched a massive UAV attack on civilian targets in industrial areas in Poltava community. 5 991 10 Previously in trend: Attack of drones on Poltava region
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. 3 991 9 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters
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. 5 039 8
Zavoloka, fitness trainer from Poltava, was sentenced to 6 years in prison for insulting and assaulting military. PHOTO Roman Zavoloka, a fitness trainer from Poltava, was sentenced to 6 years in prison for insulting the military and attacking a law enforcement officer. 22 899 109
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. 5 413 25
Russian strike on Poltava: another child’s body identified among 14 dead In Poltava, the body of a child was identified among the 14 people killed. 5 368 17
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. 7 140 6
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. 11 785 6
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. 8 496 38
Russian missile attack on house in Poltava: 7 people killed, 14 wounded, including children. Entranceway destroyed (updated). PHOTOS On the morning of 1 February 2025, the Russian army hit a residential building in Poltava with a missile. 21 066 63
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. 2 335 29
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