Russians attack Kropyvnytskyi, killing one person and injuring another – photos

Russian troops have attacked the city of Kropyvnytskyi, killing one person and injuring another. 

Source: Andrii Raikovych, Head of Kirovohrad Oblast Military Administration

Quote: "Several residential buildings were damaged in an enemy attack on the regional centre. A fire broke out in one of the gardens. Unfortunately, a person was killed."

Aftermath of Russian attack.

Photo: Kirovohrad Oblast Military Administration

Details: A 90-year-old woman also sustained light injuries. Medics have already treated her. She does not need hospitalisation. Emergency response services have been deployed to the site of the attack.

Aftermath of Russian attack.

Photo: Kirovohrad Oblast Military Administration

Background:

• The Russians attacked Ukraine with three guided aerial bombs and 52 kamikaze drones on the night of 17-18 September 2024. Air defence destroyed 46 UAVs, another five disappeared from radar due to the work of electronic warfare systems, and one flew back to Russia.
• Ukrainian air defence responded in Mykolaiv, Kherson, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Sumy and Poltava oblasts.

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