Ukrainian forces shoot down Russian air target in Rivne Oblast and unknown aerial device in Zhytomyr Oblast

OLENA ROSHCHINA — WEDNESDAY, 12 OCTOBER 2022, 20:42

Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian air target in the sky over Rivne Oblast during an air-raid alarm on 12 October.

Source: Vitalii Koval, Head of the Rivne Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram; Vitalii Bunechko, Head of the Zhytomyr Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote from Koval: "Dear friends, an enemy target has been struck down in the north of Rivne Oblast during the latest air-raid alarm. I am grateful to air defence forces and the Armed Forces of Ukraine for dependable protection! Victory will be ours."

Quote from Bunechko: "Early reports indicate that air defence forces struck an unknown aerial device in Zhytomyr Oblast this evening. Details will be available later, after experts examine the site."

Details: Koval shared his report at 20:38, while Bunechko made his statement at 21:09.

Previously: At 18:48, Ihor Taburets, the Head of the Cherkasy Oblast Military Administration reported that air defence systems had been activated in the Oblast.

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