Russia attacks Mykolaiv Oblast, causing fire at critical infrastructure facility

Iryna Balachuk — Monday, 30 September 2024, 07:31

A fire has broken out at a critical infrastructure facility in the Bashtanka district in Mykolaiv Oblast as a result of a Russian drone attack. All the relevant services have been working at the scene.

Source: Vitalii Kim, Head of Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "A fire broke out at a critical infrastructure facility in the district on the night of 29-30 September due to an enemy attack. All necessary services are involved in dealing with the aftermath."

Details: Information about any casualties is still being established.

Background:

  • On the evening of 29 September, Russian forces launched a group of attack drones towards Ukraine. An air-raid warning was issued in Kyiv Oblast and several others. 
  • In the morning, Kyiv City Military Administration reported that all Shahed drones flying toward Kyiv were successfully destroyed.
  • Ukraine’s defence forces downed eight Russian Shahed drones over Sumy Oblast.

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