On the night of November 12, Russia launched a missile and strike drone attack against Ukraine. Volyn was among the regions targeted, where, according to the regional military administration, the adversary used jet-powered Shahed-type strike drones. The Kovel district came under fire: one of the unmanned aerial vehicles crashed into the territory of a customs terminal, specifically hitting a parking lot for vehicles. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing the Volyn Regional Military Administration.
What Happened in Kovel
According to available information, the drone struck a vehicle parking area on the customs terminal grounds. As a result, trucks and a fuel tanker caught fire, triggering a blaze. One person was reported injured at the scene; as of the time of publication, their life and health are not in danger. Details regarding the extent of material damage and the firefighting efforts were not disclosed in initial reports.
Scale of the Night Attack Across Ukraine
The Ukrainian Air Force reported 89 downed and suppressed drones, as well as five S8000 missiles used during the nighttime strike. The attack was widespread: besides Volyn, damage was also recorded in other regions. In particular, an enemy drone damaged a nine-story residential building in the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv, with the heaviest destruction hitting floors two through seven, and windows blown out in an opposing building.
Context and Consequences
The incident in Kovel became part of a broader nighttime wave of strikes that, according to law enforcement agencies, involved both ballistic missiles and drones. For customs infrastructure and the adjacent parking zone, a drone hit means not only a localized fire but also potential downtime for the facilities. Official structures continue to clarify the volume of damage and the list of casualties; at the time of writing, one person has been confirmed injured with non-life-threatening wounds.
