On August 26, fifteen regions of Ukraine were targeted in a massive Russian attack, according to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described Russia’s morning attack on Ukraine as one of the largest combined strikes to date. He noted that “more than a hundred rockets of various types and about a hundred Shahed drones” were launched across the country, targeting critical civilian infrastructure.
The President also reported that restoration efforts are underway throughout the affected areas, and that Points of Invincibility will be established in some regions to support the recovery process.
We gathered the information by region.
Kyiv region
Infrastructure facilities sustained damage, with one person injured. Private houses in four districts were affected, leading to power and water outages. Restoration efforts are currently underway. People are gathering in large numbers at the capital’s metro stations while waiting for the air raid to end.
Rivne region
A rocket struck an energy infrastructure facility in the Rivne region, causing a loss of electricity supply, according to Oleksandr Koval, head of the Rivne regional military administration.
“Windows in a residential building were damaged, but there were no casualties. Localities in the Rivne district experienced power outages. Relevant services are currently working to address the aftermath of the attack. Additionally, air defense forces intercepted aerial targets in the Rivne district. Preliminary reports indicate that there were no casualties from these engagements either,” Koval noted.
Lviv region
Energy facilities were attacked, resulting in power outages that affected parts of Lviv and the surrounding area.
Volyn region
The State Emergency Service has highlighted the aftermath of the Russian attack in Lutsk. According to the city council, two houses and an infrastructure facility in Kovel was hit.
The Mayor of Lutsk Polishchuk reported that five people were injured due to the attack, and one person killed.
Most districts of Lutsk are currently without water supply. Polishchuk stated that municipal workers would deploy to the affected areas to activate generators and restore service.
According to “Volynoblenergo,” the Russian attack has caused emergency power outages across the region.
Mykolaiv region
Three people were injured in the attacks.
Zaporizhzhia region
The Security Service of Ukraine has launched an investigation after the shelling by the Russian Federation in the Zaporizhia region on August 26. According to the police, the attack resulted in 1 man killed, and 1 woman injured. The Zaporizhia Regional Prosecutor’s Office also reported damage to civil infrastructure.
Dnipropetrovsk region
One person has been reported killed, and another injured. Additionally, about a dozen houses were damaged, with two completely destroyed. A fire broke out, destroying a country house and burning grass over an area of 50 square meters.
Sumy region
Numerous energy facilities were damaged.
Khmelnytskyi, Ternopil, and Ivano-Frankivsk regions
Explosions were reported, resulting in power outages across the Western regions of Ukraine. Information is being verified by the officials.
Poltava region
An industrial facility was targeted, injuring five people.
Kharkiv region
In the Kharkiv region, the Russian military targeted an industrial facility in the Izyum district, as reported by the head of the regional military administration, Stepan Maselskyi. It has been confirmed that one person was killed and another was injured in the attack.
Odesa region
A massive missile attack on the Odesa region resulted in seven people being injured, including three children, among which is a 10-year-old boy. This was reported by Odesa Regional Military Administration head Oleg Kiper and Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov. Energy and civil infrastructure were struck, with rocket debris damaging private houses and numerous vehicles.
Zhytomyr Region
Critical infrastructure facilities and residential buildings were affected.
Cherkasy Region
Explosions occurred, air defense systems were deployed, and power outages were reported.
Vinnytsia region
In Vinnytsia, critical infrastructure objects were hit, according to the first deputy head of the Vinnytsya administration, Nataliia Zabolotna. The information regarding the casualties is currently being verified.
“To halt the brutal shelling of Ukrainian cities, it is crucial to eliminate the launch sites for Russian missiles. Ukraine requires long-range weapons and the consent of its partners to strike these Russian positions. We rely on the support of our allies and are determined to hold Russia accountable for its actions,” Shmyhal said in his morning statement.
