From October 14 to 15, 2026, Ukraine experienced one of the largest drone attacks, resulting in numerous casualties and destruction. From the beginning of yesterday's day until 9 a.m. today, over 850 drones of the "Shahed" type were recorded attacking various regions of the country.
Consequences of the Attack
The drone attack was continuous, and Ukrainian defenders were unable to ensure complete safety. Some drones were shot down, but unfortunately, there were also dozens of hits on civilian objects. The most affected areas include:
- Kirovohrad region — one of the largest attacks was recorded here;
- Kyiv and Kyiv region;
- Dnipropetrovsk region;
- Odesa region;
- Rivne region;
- Kharkiv region;
- Donetsk region;
- Zaporizhzhia region;
- Kherson region;
- Mykolaiv region;
- Vinnytsia region;
- Zhytomyr region;
- Khmelnytskyi region;
- Poltava region;
- Ivano-Frankivsk region.
As a result of the shelling, six people died: three in Kropyvnytskyi and three in Dnipropetrovsk region. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased.
President's Response
Zelensky emphasized that the escalation of attacks by Russia occurred against the backdrop of easing sanctions and attempts to pressure Ukraine. He stated that Russia exploits every opportunity for aggression and must be held accountable for its actions. The President called for:
- strong decisions to end the war;
- stable support for Ukraine, especially in protecting airspace;
- honesty from partners regarding the war.
Zelensky stressed the importance of all partners, especially in America, supporting Ukraine rather than the aggressor to ensure safety and protect the lives of Ukrainians.