On October 29, in Kremenchuk (Poltava region), a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle struck an apartment residential building. This was stated by the head of the Poltava Oblast Military Administration, Vitaliy Dyakivnich, as reported by RBC-Ukraine citing his Telegram publication. According to preliminary data, at least two people were killed as a result of the attack, and two others were injured, including a six-year-old child.
Chronology of the Attack
The first information about the hostile attack on Kremenchuk arrived around 12:10. In his initial statement, the head of the Poltava RMA reported that all emergency services were dispatched to the incident site and noted the presence of casualties, specifying that the information was still being verified. As data from rescue services and medics came in, the picture of the strike's consequences became clearer: it was first confirmed that two people died and one was injured in the attack, and later the number of victims increased to two, including the child, both of whom were hospitalized.
Victims and Injured
According to the latest updated data from Vitaliy Dyakivnich, at least two people died as a result of the Russian strike. The number of injured, according to him, has risen to two, with a six-year-old child among the victims; medical assistance is being provided to both hospitalized individuals. Official and comprehensive data on losses, as stated in the RMA announcement, are provided as they are established.
Scale of Destruction
Kremenchuk Mayor Vitaliy Maletsky confirmed that high-rise residential buildings sustained significant damage as a result of the new Russian attack. According to the head of the RMA, fire engulfed cars parked near the strike site, and all emergency services arrived at the scene to eliminate the consequences and assist the victims. The mayor added that information about fatalities is coming in, their exact number is being established, and official information will subsequently be provided by the Poltava Oblast Military Administration.
Context of October 29 Attacks
The attack on Kremenchuk became part of a series of air raids carried out by Russia on Ukrainian cities that day. As Ukrainian media recall, on October 29, Russian forces also attacked the center of Chernihiv, where, according to available data, two people were killed. In addition, an air raid on a civilian electric train in Dnipro was recorded on the same day; according to the latest data, 13 casualties are known. The combination of these incidents indicates the continuation of strikes against civilian objects and infrastructure in several regions simultaneously.
