The agricultural sector is under attack: what do the attacks on farms mean?
16 April 16:34
In the Poltava region, residential buildings, vehicles, and agricultural infrastructure have been damaged as a result of attacks by Russian drones. This was reported by the Poltava Regional Prosecutor’s Office on Telegram, according to "Komersant Ukrainian".
According to the Poltava Regional Prosecutor’s Office, there were no casualties.
Where the damage was recorded
The following areas were hit:
- Mirgorod District
- Kremenchuk District
- Poltava District
The following has been reported in these districts:
- damage to private homes
- destruction or damage to vehicles
- destruction of farm buildings
Impact on the agricultural sector
Among the damaged facilities:
- structures of a dairy farm
This underscores that not only residential areas are under attack, but also the production infrastructure that provides food.
Infrastructural consequences
In the Poltava district:
- a power line was damaged
Such strikes can have a cascading effect—impacting power supply and farm operations.
What was used in the attack
According to the investigation:
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drones were used
- Geran-2
- Gerbera
The attacks continued:
- during the day on April 15
- on the night of April 16
This refers to a sustained wave of attacks, not a single incident.
Law enforcement response
Poltava Regional Prosecutor’s Office:
- has opened three criminal cases
- classified as war crimes (Art. 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
