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title: "Jet-powered Shaheds Attack Volyn: Enterprise Hit Again in Lutsk, Trucks Burning in Kovel"
description: "On October 16, the Volyn region was attacked by jet-powered Shahed UAVs. An enterprise with foreign investments was hit again in Lutsk, trucks are burning in Kovel, and there is one casualty."
date: 2026-10-16T14:32:06.950Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/jet-shaheds-attack-volyn-lutsk-kovel
tags: [volyn-region, drone-attacks, lutsk, kovel, shahed-drones, customs-terminal]
author: "Roman V."
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Jet-powered Shaheds Attack Volyn: Enterprise Hit Again in Lutsk, Trucks Burning in Kovel

![Firefighters extinguish a burning building following an enemy drone attack on infrastructure](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/16/reaktivnye-shahedy-atakuyut-volyn-lutsk-kovel/reaktivnye-shahedy-atakuyut-volyn-lutsk-kovel-1.webp)

## Key Points

- As of 4:20 PM on October 16, the Volyn region is under attack by Shahed-type strike UAVs, including jet-powered ones.
- An enterprise with foreign investments has been hit again in Lutsk.
- About 10 trucks with semi-trailers are burning in Kovel, one person was injured, and a customs terminal was targeted.
- Lutsk's power supply remains difficult for the second day; warnings of an ammonia leak were issued in Manevychi.

On October 16, 2026, the Volyn region continues to be under attack by enemy strike unmanned aerial vehicles. As of 4:20 PM, according to Roman Romanyuk, Head of the Volyn Regional Military Administration, the region is being shelled by Shahed-type UAVs, including jet-powered ones. According to RBC-Ukraine, the strikes hit Lutsk and Kovel, where infrastructure damage and fires have been recorded.

### Enterprise Hit Again in Lutsk

In Lutsk, according to Romanyuk, an enterprise with foreign investments has «suffered a hit» once again. Officials emphasize that this is not the first strike on this facility during the current wave of attacks. Specific details regarding the nature of the damage and possible consequences were not disclosed at the time of the statement's publication.

### Kovel: Trucks Burning, Customs Terminal Targeted

In Kovel, about 10 trucks with semi-trailers are burning as a result of the attack. One person was injured, the head of the regional military administration reported. In addition, a local customs terminal came under attack, indicating that the city's logistics infrastructure was targeted.

### Lutsk Energy Sector and Risks at Regional Enterprises

The power supply situation in Lutsk following the enemy attacks remains difficult for the second consecutive day, Romanyuk notes. Earlier in Manevychi, Volyn, warnings were issued about a potential accident at one of the settlement's enterprises involving an ammonia leak into the air. The combination of these incidents indicates that the strikes on the region affect both industrial and energy facilities.

### Context of the Attacks

The use of jet-powered UAV modifications, as stated by the regional administration, increases the difficulty of counteraction and expands the impact zone. At the time of material preparation, the attack was ongoing, and final data on damage and casualties could be updated.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Реактивные "Шахеды" атакуют Волынь: поражено предприятие и таможенный терминал](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/reaktivni-shahedi-atakuyut-volin-urazheno-1792159800.html) - Statement by Volyn RMA Head Roman Romanyuk on Telegram: Shahed UAV attack (incl. jet-powered), repeated hit on an enterprise with foreign investments in Lutsk, ~10 trucks burning in Kovel, one injured, customs terminal targeted; difficult power supply in Lutsk for the second day; warning of ammonia leak in Manevychi.

## FAQ

### Which region was attacked on October 16?

According to the Head of the Volyn RMA, the Volyn region, specifically Lutsk and Kovel, was under attack by Shahed-type strike UAVs, including jet-powered ones.

### What happened in Lutsk?

An enterprise with foreign investments was hit again in Lutsk, and the city's power supply remains difficult for the second consecutive day following the attacks.

### What consequences were recorded in Kovel?

About 10 trucks with semi-trailers are burning in Kovel, one person was injured, and the local customs terminal also came under attack.