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Russia accused Ukraine of killing 11 civilians, including children, in a strike on a tourist camp, while Ukraine reportedly hit a Russian refinery. Both sides reported multiple casualties as intense fighting continued, particularly in the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions.
Russia and Ukraine have engaged in a series of mutual strikes, resulting in multiple civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure in various regions. Ukrainian drone attacks have also led to the suspension of shipping in Russia's Sea of Azov.
Ukrainian drone attacks have targeted multiple Russian oil refineries in Tatarstan and Saratov, causing fires and casualties. These strikes, along with attacks on 19 Russian shadow fleet tankers in the Sea of Azov, have intensified fuel shortages in Russia, leading some drivers to convert their cars to LPG.
Russian invaders attacked an industrial facility in the Poltava region, causing fires to break out.
Russia has conducted numerous attacks across Ukraine, including missile strikes on a business in Poltava and drone attacks on Kharkiv Oblast and Kherson, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. Ukraine also confirmed a second strike on an oil refinery in Russia's Ufa.
Russian drone and missile strikes targeted the Poltava and Dnipropetrovsk regions overnight, resulting in at least five deaths, injuries, power outages, and damage to business premises.
A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet crashed during a mission in Ukraine's Poltava region. The pilot safely ejected and is receiving medical care.
Russian forces launched missile and drone attacks on Naftogaz production facilities in Ukraine's Poltava and Kharkiv regions, causing damage. The strikes targeted critical energy infrastructure belonging to the state-owned gas company.
In the Poltava region, rescuers extinguished a fire at an industrial facility that broke out as a result of an enemy drone attack.
Russian forces launched a series of attacks across Ukraine, including in Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, and Dnipropetrovsk regions, resulting in at least eight deaths and dozens of injuries, including children. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is preparing for an imminent massive attack.
The Russian army struck an industrial enterprise in Poltava district with a drone on Saturday, though no casualties have been reported so far.
Police bomb disposal experts successfully defused the warhead of a Russian Kh-101 missile that failed to detonate in Ukraine's Poltava region.
A 19-year-old resident of Poltava Oblast has been detained on suspicion of being recruited by Russian intelligence services to murder a Ukrainian serviceman. He allegedly sent a poisoned 'gift' to the marine after posing as a woman online.
Russia conducted one of its largest missile and drone attacks of the war across Ukraine, resulting in at least 18 deaths and numerous injuries. The widespread strikes hit multiple cities, including Kyiv, causing significant damage and trapping people under rubble.
Around 3,000 subscribers in five settlements in Poltava Oblast have been left without gas supply due to Russian attacks.
Explosions were heard in Ukraine's Poltava Oblast as air defense forces responded to a Russian drone attack, which resulted in a fire.
A 59-year-old Naftogaz employee, Serhii Klymenko, has died from injuries sustained in a Russian attack on Poltava Oblast on May 5, bringing the total death toll from the incident to four.
Ukraine faced a massive wave of Russian drone and air attacks, resulting in multiple casualties and targeting critical infrastructure. Concurrently, Ukrainian drones launched strikes against Russian oil refineries, including the Perm plant, and ports, causing operational disruptions.
Ahead of its Victory Day parade, Russia implemented significant security measures, including temporary mobile internet shutdowns in Moscow and St. Petersburg and the cancellation of some mass events in Crimea. These actions were taken as the country prepared for its annual World War II commemoration.
Russian forces launched a drone attack on railway infrastructure in Ukraine's Poltava region. Details on damage or casualties were not immediately available.
Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast has declared April 5 a day of mourning in memory of those killed in a Russian attack on a local market.
A Russian An-26 military transport aircraft reportedly crashed over occupied Crimea, resulting in the deaths of all 29 people on board, with Russia's defense ministry attributing the incident to a likely technical malfunction, as confirmed by Russian sources.
Ukrainian drone attacks have again damaged Russia's Ust-Luga port in the Baltic Sea, a key fuel export hub, according to the governor, following previous attacks that also damaged a school and resulted in injuries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the United Arab Emirates, securing a new defense cooperation agreement and discussing security. This visit follows a defense deal with Saudi Arabia, as Ukraine seeks broader arms partnerships with Gulf states to counter Iranian drones.
Residential buildings and outbuildings in the Myrhorod district of Poltava Oblast have sustained damage as a result of a Russian drone attack.
Russia has launched a massive drone attack, firing nearly 400 drones at Ukraine, with signs indicating the start of a spring offensive, following previous massive strikes on critical infrastructure that caused power outages in multiple regions. On March 24, Russia launched nearly 1,000 UAVs, with Ukrainian air defense downing 541. These strikes on Khmelnytskyi, Zhytomyr, and Vinnytsia oblasts resulted in one person killed and 13 injured.
At least three people have been killed and 14 injured in ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine's Poltava and Zaporizhzhia regions. President Zelensky has expressed concern that the war in Ukraine may be overshadowed by the conflict in Iran.
At least three people were killed and 14 others injured in Russian attacks in the Ukrainian regions of Poltava and Zaporizhzhia, located in the central and southern parts of the country.
Russian troops have struck an industrial enterprise in the Myrhorod district of the Poltava region, damaging equipment.
Four people were injured in the Poltava region on Tuesday morning, March 3, as a result of falling debris from Russian drones.
Russian attacks on Poltava and Kirovohrad oblasts damaged houses, an industrial facility and power lines, leaving nearly 20,000 consumers without electricity and one person injured.
Russia launched a strike on a ship near Odesa, killing 10, while Ukraine retaliated with hundreds of drones targeting Moscow and other Russian regions, damaging infrastructure and oil depots. Both sides reported significant aerial activity.
Ukraine has reported drone attacks on Russian ships in the Azov Sea, claiming to have hit multiple vessels. This comes as Russia continues its strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Odesa, resulting in casualties and damage to infrastructure.
The Battle of Poltava, a crucial moment in the Great Northern War, saw the Russian army decisively defeat the Swedish forces, establishing Russia as a significant power.
Russian missile strikes targeted civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, hitting a food warehouse in the Odesa region and gas stations in the Poltava region. These attacks resulted in multiple injuries across both areas.
Russian troops have attacked the Poltava region multiple times, causing damage to an educational institution and a business, and sparking a fire.
Russian strikes have hit a petrol station in the Poltava district and an infrastructure facility in the city of Kropyvnytskyi, causing fires at both locations. One person was injured.
A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet was lost during a combat mission in the Poltava region, but its pilot safely ejected and survived. The incident occurred during a night operation, with the pilot now receiving medical attention.
Ukraine conducted one of its largest drone attacks on Russian territory and annexed Crimea, with Russia claiming to have intercepted hundreds of drones. The strikes targeted various locations, including a chemical plant and other infrastructure.
Russian forces have carried out strikes on a bakery in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast and an industrial facility in Poltava Oblast, causing damage but no reported casualties.
In the Poltava region, two people were killed, and the injury toll increased to 14—including six children—as a result of yesterday’s attack by the Russian Federation.
Russian forces have intensified drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, particularly targeting Zaporizhzhia and Sumy regions, resulting in casualties, damage to energy infrastructure, and civilian properties.
Russia attacked Kyiv and Poltava with several missiles
A factory building in the Poltava district was damaged on Saturday after being struck by drones. The incident highlights ongoing aerial attacks in the region.
French and UK forces successfully intercepted a suspected Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic, which has since arrived in the Bay of Douarnenez. This action is part of efforts to counter Russia's 'shadow fleet' operations.
A Russian drone strike destroyed a house in Poltava Oblast, where emergency crews rescued a woman from under the rubble.
Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed retaliation after accusing Ukraine of striking a student dormitory in Starobilsk, Luhansk Oblast, a claim Ukraine's General Staff denied, stating the target was an elite Russian military unit. This accusation comes as Putin faces increasing domestic and international scrutiny, including a record 196-day absence from visiting Russian regions.
A Naftogaz employee, who was injured during a Russian attack on Ukraine's Poltava Oblast on May 5, has died in the hospital.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled his readiness for peace negotiations on Ukraine, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirming these signals. Putin also proposed former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a potential mediator, a suggestion that was subsequently rejected by Germany.
Russia launched widespread missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, hitting railway infrastructure, industrial facilities, and causing casualties and gas supply disruptions. Simultaneously, Ukraine conducted massive drone strikes deep into Russian territory, targeting oil refineries and military complexes.
A nighttime Russian attack on Odesa resulted in two fatalities, several injuries, and extensive damage to houses and civilian infrastructure in the city.
A Russian drone attack on a market in Nikopol, Ukraine, resulted in five fatalities and 19 injuries, including a 14-year-old girl. Ukrainian authorities have condemned the incident as another war crime.
A Russian drone attack on Ukraine's Poltava region has resulted in at least one fatality and several injuries, including children. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has expressed openness to an Easter ceasefire, holding discussions with the Finnish president and planning a video call with US representatives to convey a ceasefire offer.
Reports indicate that there are dead and injured individuals in Ukraine's Poltava region.
Russian drone attacks targeted civilian infrastructure in Ukrainian cities, including Odesa and Kryvyi Rih, resulting in at least three deaths and 13 injuries, with reports of damage to residential buildings and a maternity hospital.
Ukraine has reported a major Russian attack involving over 400 drones and missiles, resulting in at least three deaths and eleven injuries in the Poltava and Kharkiv regions, as Ukrainian forces prepare for a new large-scale offensive.
The number of people injured in the massive Russian shelling in the Poltava region has risen to 12.
Heavy Russian air attacks have resulted in casualties across Ukraine, prompting nationwide missile alerts. The latest wave of strikes caused at least three deaths and fourteen injuries in the Poltava and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Three people were killed and 14 injured in a Russian attack on the Ukrainian cities of Poltava and Zaporizhzhia overnight, damaging residential buildings, a shop, and industrial infrastructure.
Vinnytsia Oblast came under drone and missile strikes on the night of 6-7 March. Energy and railway infrastructure as well as residential buildings were damaged.
Falling debris from Russian UAVs in the Poltava district left four people with moderate injuries and damaged nearby buildings.
Electricity supply was disrupted in Ukraine's Odesa, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Poltava regions due to Russian missile and drone strikes on energy infrastructure and front-line shelling.
President Trump announced the US would "take over" the Strait of Hormuz and reimpose a naval blockade, demanding compensation from allies for protection. This declaration followed recent tanker strikes and intensified US-Iran tensions, causing oil prices to jump.
Following a Russian attack, 36 settlements in Ukraine's Poltava region, affecting 8,500 customers, were left without power.
Kyiv experienced a new barrage of Russian missile attacks, causing explosions and fires in the Ukrainian capital. These strikes occurred while a NATO summit was underway, and after Ukraine claimed to have attacked Russia's 'shadow fleet'.
The Russian army attacked four petrol stations in Ukraine's Poltava Oblast on July 3, resulting in six people being injured.
The State Environmental Inspectorate of Ukraine's Central District has estimated environmental damage caused by Russian aggression in the Poltava region at over UAH 2.59 billion during the first half of 2026.
Russian forces launched a drone attack on an industrial facility in Ukraine's Poltava region on Sunday.
Russian forces launched drone attacks targeting gas infrastructure in Ukraine's Kharkiv and Poltava regions, resulting in reported injuries. The strikes specifically hit gas stations and other energy facilities in the affected areas.
Russia launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine, deploying 90 drones and a ballistic missile, with Ukrainian air defense forces shooting down 83 aerial assets. The attacks resulted in civilian casualties, including children, and caused fires and injuries in regions such as Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Kharkiv.
The Poltava community in Ukraine has declared a day of mourning for those killed as a result of a recent enemy attack.
Several severe road accidents occurred in the region, including a fatal bus-car collision near Niš, Serbia, and a crash near Banja Luka, Bosnia, that killed three people and injured others, including a child.
New power outages are affecting consumers in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, and Poltava Oblasts following Russian attacks on civilian energy infrastructure facilities.
A Russian drone strike on an industrial enterprise in Ukraine's Poltava region during the night of June 12 resulted in a building catching fire.
Russia conducted a large-scale overnight attack across multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Dnipro, using drones and missiles. The attacks resulted in at least 18 deaths, numerous injuries, and left 140,000 Kyiv residents temporarily without power.
Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom claims a Ukrainian drone struck the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe's largest, causing no major damage. This accusation comes as Ukrainian President Zelensky stated Ukraine is conducting long-range strikes in response to Russian attacks.
Russia and Ukraine have engaged in a series of drone attacks, with Russia striking a funeral procession in Sumy and oil and gas facilities in Kharkiv and Poltava, causing civilian casualties. Ukraine, in turn, claims to have struck a Russian frigate and oil infrastructure, while denying responsibility for an attack on a student dormitory in Luhansk.
Russian forces launched an attack on Sunday morning, targeting an enterprise located in the Myrhorod district of Ukraine's Poltava region.
Russian forces launched a combined strike on port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast and an industrial facility in the Kremenchuk district of Poltava Oblast on the night of May 13-14, injuring two people.
A Russian 'double strike' in Ukraine's Poltava region killed at least five people, including two rescuers, and injured over 30 others. The attack reportedly used cluster munitions and targeted emergency workers responding to an initial strike.
Iran has reportedly rejected a second round of talks with the United States, with its news agency citing "excessive" American demands. This decision comes amidst ongoing discussions and analyses regarding the complex issues between the two nations.
Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russia's Leningrad region, with Russia claiming to have shot down 19 drones. The incident caused significant disruptions to air traffic in the St. Petersburg area, leading to the rerouting of flights.
A UAV crashed in the Poltava community as a result of an enemy attack, injuring four people, including three adults and one child.
Ukraine is set to build its largest wind farm near Poltava with financial backing from Norway. The project will be undertaken by the richest Ukrainian's conglomerate, with Norwegians providing assistance.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.2 on the Richter scale was recorded in Ukraine's Poltava district on March 28.
The Kremlin has denied reports that President Vladimir Putin pressured leading Russian businessmen to donate money to stabilize the country's finances for the Ukraine war, clarifying that while contributions are welcomed, they are voluntary. This comes after earlier reports indicated Putin was demanding funds from oligarchs for the ongoing conflict.
A Russian nighttime attack on Poltava, Ukraine, resulted in damage to more than 40 residential and social infrastructure facilities.
Russia launched a wave of massive missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, triggering widespread air raid alerts and resulting in three deaths and 20 injuries in regions including Poltava, Kyiv, and Zaporizhzhia.
Russian air attacks on Ukraine's Poltava and Zaporizhzhia regions resulted in at least three deaths and 14 injuries, according to local authorities. Air raid sirens were heard across much of Ukraine.
Russian troops launched a drone strike on one of the enterprises in the Myrhorod district.
In Poltava, the number of people injured as a result of the Russian drone attack has increased to five.
Parts of Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava and Kharkiv oblasts have remained without electricity as of 26 February following a Russian combined large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
As of the morning of February 22, Ukraine is experiencing power outages in the Odesa, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Poltava regions due to a combined Russian missile and drone strike on energy infrastructure and shelling along the front lines.