Explosions rock Poltava region: Russian drone strikes cause damage, one injured

The Poltava region came under a massive Russian drone strike overnight into June 18, hitting energy and industrial facilities as well as a residential home and leaving one person injured, according to Vitaliy Diakivnych, Head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration.

Overnight, Russian forces targeted two districts in the region. In the Poltava district, an industrial facility and a private enterprise were struck. The attack damaged technological equipment and an administrative building. One person sustained injuries and was hospitalized.

Russian drones also struck a private house and an energy infrastructure facility, causing power outages. Crews from Poltavaoblenergo are currently working to restore electricity supplies.

In the Myrhorod district, falling drone debris damaged warehouse facilities.

In both instances, no fatalities or other injuries were reported.