{
  "id": 19117596,
  "title": "Russian forces strike homes, infrastructure in Cherkasy Oblast — photo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/russian-forces-strike-homes-infrastructure-in-cherkasy-oblast-photo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T08:12:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Voice of Ukraine",
    "slug": "new-voice-of-ukraine",
    "url": "https://english.nv.ua/nation/photos-reveal-extensive-damage-after-russian-strikes-hit-cherkasy-oblast-50657464.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Russian forces launched a series of attacks overnight on November 9, targeting critical infrastructure and homes in Cherkasy Oblast and the neighboring Uman region. According to Regional Governor Ihor Taburets, Ukrainian Air Defense Forces successfully shot down five Russian missiles and five drones, resulting in no reported casualties. However, the attack caused damage to three homes and a local business, primarily due to falling debris from the downed military equipment. Falling drone fragments even sparked a fire in Uman. The attacks extended to the city of Cherkasy, where multiple explosions were heard, though no casualties were reported. Ukrainian forces warned of Russian drone activity approaching Cherkasy, Kaniv, Uman, and other population centers within the region. Russian forces reportedly launched a total of 317 drones and several S8000 Banderol quasi-cruise missiles during the overnight assault. Ukrainian Air Defense managed to intercept 271 drones and five Banderol missiles. In addition to the attacks in Cherkasy Oblast, Kremenchuk in Poltava Oblast also bore the brunt of the assault, with seven people injured, including a 16-year-old teenager.",
  "summary": "Russian forces struck critical infrastructure and private homes in Cherkasy Oblast overnight on November 9, Regional Governor Ihor Taburets reported.",
  "key_points": [
    "Russian forces strike homes and infrastructure in Cherkasy Oblast.",
    "Ukrainian Air Defense intercepts 271 drones and 5 missiles.",
    "Seven injured in Kremenchuk, including a 16-year-old."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}