today’s collected reporting — by newsroom and editorial bloc
today’s collected reporting — by newsroom and editorial bloc
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Reactive unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from Kharkiv region have been observed moving towards Poltava region. The drones were heading towards the towns of Dykanka, Poltava, Myrhorod, and Chutove.
Loitering munitions of the type 'Bandero' are approaching the Poltava region, specifically the cities of Poltava, Mashivka, and Novi Sanzhary. According to various sources, the munitions are moving from the northeast.
On September 9, a Russian drone struck the Myrhorod district in Poltava Oblast. Four residential buildings were damaged, and three people were injured and received medical assistance.
On September 9, a Russian drone struck the Kremenchuk community, damaging private homes and a business. Preliminary reports indicate that one woman sustained moderate injuries and was hospitalized. Emergency services are on-site to address the aftermath of the attack.
Russian forces attacked the town of Semenivka in Chernihiv Oblast using FPV drones. On September 3, private houses were damaged, and on September 4, at least two explosions were recorded. Attacks continued on September 5, with further explosions reported.
Missile reconnaissance, including for cruise missiles, is ongoing in Ukraine. Reports about this activity are coming from various regions, particularly Poltava Oblast.
Several reactive unmanned aerial vehicles have been reported moving through Poltava towards Kyiv and Cherkasy. Specifically, reports mention three and six drones passing through various localities in the region.
Yesterday evening, a Russian drone struck a private enterprise in the Lubny district. According to the regional military administration, there were no casualties.
On the night of September 2, Russian forces attacked an industrial facility in the Poltava region. A drone also crashed in the open area of the Lubny district. There were no casualties in either incident.
A three-year-old girl was injured in Kremenchuk district of Poltava region due to the fall of a Russian drone. Private residential buildings and vehicles were also damaged. Emergency services are working at the scene.
The sports event 'NewRun Poltava Half Marathon', scheduled for September 5-6, 2026, has been canceled. The decision was made by the Defense Council of the Poltava Regional Military Administration due to the deteriorating security situation and increased enemy attacks.
In Poltava, a farewell ceremony was held for several fallen defenders of Ukraine, including Junior Sergeants Serhiy Svynarenko and Maksym Afanasev. The ceremony took place at the Holy Assumption Cathedral of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, where the community honored the memory of the soldiers who died while performing combat missions.
Today, two enemy drones were reported to have crashed in the Poltava region. One fell in an open area in the Kremenchuk district, causing a fire in dry vegetation, while the other crashed into a farm building in the Myrhorod district. Preliminary reports indicate that no one was injured.
On September 1, a Russian attack on Poltava injured five people. Three apartment buildings and a vocational education institution were damaged, with 32 windows shattered. Following the attack, several educational institutions experienced power outages, but electricity has since been restored.
On the morning of September 1, Russian forces launched an attack on the Poltava community, resulting in explosions. According to preliminary reports, two people were injured, and emergency services are working at the scene.
