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strike2026-05-05 00:00 UTCπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Poltava Oblast, Chernihiv Oblast, Kharkiv Oblast, Sumy Oblast and Donbas, Ukraine

Russian forces reported to conduct combined drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, damaging infrastructure

A Telegram post claims Russian forces carried out a large combined strike using kamikaze drones and missiles against rear regions of Ukraine. It reports damage in Poltava Oblast to industrial and rail infrastructure and a gas pipeline, with additional UAV strikes mentioned in Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Sumy oblasts and Donbas.

DETAILS
Type
strike
Occurred
2026-05-05 00:00
Reported
2026-05-05
Location
Poltava Oblast, Chernihiv Oblast, Kharkiv Oblast, Sumy Oblast and Donbas, Ukraine
Coordinates
49.4872, 31.2718
Confidence
55 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT

Reported damage to critical infrastructure in Poltava Oblast including an industrial enterprise, a railway junction disrupting rail traffic, and a depressurized gas pipeline leaving 3,480 homes without gas; additional reported strikes on transport and industrial infrastructure in other regions.

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