Russia launches record attack on Kirovohrad Oblast with 360 drones, killing three in Kropyvnytskyi

Russian forces launched a massive drone assault on Kirovohrad Oblast, marking their largest attack on the region since the full-scale invasion began, according to regional governor Andriy Raikovych. The operation, which took place overnight on October 15, involved nearly 360 drones targeting 26 locations across the oblast. The primary targets were critical infrastructure facilities, transportation companies, logistics centers, and residential buildings.

In Kropyvnytskyi, the hardest-hit city, three people were killed and six others were injured. Additional strikes were reported in Znamianka, Oleksandriia, Pomichna, and other communities. Ukrainian authorities are currently working to address the consequences of the attack, which has been ongoing for over 10 hours. Earlier reports indicated that Kirovohrad Oblast had endured a significant Russian drone onslaught for more than 10 hours.

In Kropyvnytskyi alone, strikes targeted business premises, logistics centers, warehouses, and residential buildings, resulting in fires. In total, Russia launched two Kh-59 guided air-launched missiles and 580 attack drones against Ukraine during the operation. Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed 536 of the incoming drones.