Russia attacked Kremenchuk with ballistic missiles and drones: a power facility was damaged
26 June 02:40
On the night of June 25–26, Russian troops launched a combined attack on Kremenchuk in the Poltava region. The city was struck by ballistic missiles and drones. The strike on Kremenchuk was confirmed on Telegram by Vitaliy Dyakivnych, head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration, according to [Komersant]
The Air Force command had issued a warning about the missiles.
What is known about the attack on Kremenchuk
The combined attack began around 1:00 a.m. on June 26.
Within a short period of time, a series of explosions rang out in Kremenchuk. The Russian army simultaneously deployed ballistic missiles and attack drones.
According to preliminary reports, the city’s energy infrastructure was targeted.
As a result of the shelling, one of the energy facilities sustained damage. Relevant services are working on site to assess the extent of the damage and address the aftermath of the attack.
Air Force Warned of Ballistic Missiles
During the air raid alert, the Air Force command reported a threat of ballistic missile strikes from the northeast.
At the same time, Russian drones were detected moving through the Poltava region toward Kremenchuk.
Local residents were urged to remain in shelters and not to ignore air raid sirens.
Ballistic missiles pose a particular threat due to their high flight speed, so there may be very little time between the warning and a potential strike.
Russians damaged an energy facility
Following the nighttime shelling, it was reported that an energy infrastructure facility had been damaged.
Details regarding the nature of the damage and the potential impact of the attack on electricity or gas supplies have not been officially disclosed.
Restricting information about the condition of energy facilities is necessary for security reasons, so that the enemy cannot assess the results of the strike and adjust subsequent attacks.
City residents are urged not to post photos or videos of strike sites, air defense operations, or the movements of emergency services.
Are there any casualties?
In the first hours following the attack, there were no official reports of fatalities or injuries.
Information regarding the consequences of the shelling is being clarified. Final figures may become available after the survey of the affected areas and the work of rescue teams are completed.
Residents whose property may have been damaged by the blast wave or debris are advised to report this to emergency services and local authorities.
Why Is Russia Attacking Kremenchuk?
Kremenchuk is a major industrial and logistics hub in the Poltava region. The city and surrounding area are home to businesses and critical infrastructure facilities.
The Russian military has repeatedly attacked Kremenchuk with missiles and drones in an attempt to damage energy and industrial facilities.
Strikes on energy infrastructure are aimed at disrupting business operations, cutting off resource supplies, and creating problems for the civilian population.
Combined attacks using various types of weapons are also intended to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defense system.
