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UkrainePublished: 18 June 2026 at 08:21

Russian strike on Poltava region injures one, damages energy facility and enterprises

Russian forces struck two districts of Poltava region overnight on June 18, injuring one person and damaging an energy infrastructure object, industrial and private enterprises.

Foto: Pravda — ziņas

Russian troops attacked two districts of Poltava region during the night of June 18. In the Poltava district, an industrial and a private enterprise were hit, damaging technological equipment and an administrative building. One person was injured and hospitalized.

Additionally, in the same district, Russian drones struck a private house and an energy infrastructure facility, causing a power outage. In the Myrhorod district, a drone fall damaged warehouse premises.

Regional governor Vitalii Dyakivnych stated that crews of "Poltavaoblenergo" are working to restore electricity supply.

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