On the morning of October 21, Russian military forces continued their shelling of Uman in the Cherkasy region. According to the Head of the Cherkasy Regional Military Administration, Igor Taburets, as cited by RBC-Ukraine, attacks on the city did not stop after a restless night: the occupiers used Geran-type jet drones to strike civilian infrastructure.
Strike on University Grounds
Around 08:00, one of the drones fell on the territory of the Uman National University. According to preliminary data, the fall damaged the glazing of a student dormitory and a residential building. Emergency services are working at the scene.
Woman Injured
Approximately an hour after the incident at the university, a Russian drone hit a private house. As a result of the strike, a woman was injured and taken to the hospital, where she is receiving necessary medical assistance. No other casualties were reported at the time of publication.
Operational Headquarters and Coordination
An operational headquarters has been deployed to eliminate the consequences of military-style emergencies. According to Taburets, all necessary services are operating on-site, and the main task at present is the prompt execution of priority work. The regional authorities maintain constant contact with the city authorities to coordinate actions.
Context: Nighttime Attacks
Recall that on the night of October 21, Russian troops attacked Uman with strike drones. The Epicenter hypermarket and private houses were hit, and a blast wave damaged a hotel. The morning attacks were a continuation of this series of strikes against the city.
