On the night of October 16, 2026, the city of Uman in the Cherkasy region was shelled, resulting in five people being injured. According to the Cherkasy Regional Military Administration, several fires broke out due to the attack.
Details of the Shelling
The shelling caused significant damage and fires. Specifically, the following incidents were noted:
- At the first location, a balcony on the second floor of a ten-story residential building caught fire, as well as a passenger car.
- At the second location, a fire occurred and the security building of a residential complex was destroyed, where rescuers found a man under the rubble and successfully rescued him.
- At the third location, a fire broke out in an open area of a trading enterprise.
All fires were extinguished by rescue services, which responded quickly to the situation.
Government Response
The Cherkasy Regional Military Administration confirmed the information about the injured. Authorities continue to monitor the situation in the region and provide necessary assistance to the victims. It is known that trading warehouses in the region were also targeted, indicating deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure.