Stories from Poltava · Ukraine

A drone attack targeted the Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions of Ukraine. Drones were observed heading towards Poltava, with specific targets identified in the Sumy region.

Three groups of cruise missiles were launched from Okhtyrka toward the Poltava and Sumy regions. One group proceeded through the Okhtyrka district of Sumy region toward Poltava.

Explosions were reported in Poltava Oblast as air defense systems responded to a drone attack. The specific targets and extent of damage were not immediately clear.

A ceremony was held in Poltava to honor the memory of Yulian Matviychuk, who was recognized as a Hero of Ukraine.

Russia has launched strikes on the Poltava region of Ukraine, causing damage to enterprises and residential buildings.

Shakhtar Donetsk secured their 16th Ukrainian Premier League title by defeating SC Poltava 4-0. This marks Arda Turan's second league title as a coach in his debut season.

A drone attack in the central Poltava region cut off gas distribution to 3,500 people, according to the local governor. Moscow reported that its air defenses destroyed almost 300 drones overnight. Russia and Ukraine have both stated they will observe separate unilateral ceasefires over the coming days. A drone attack in the Poltava region has disrupted gas supplies for over 3,000 subscribers. Rescuers arrived at the site and successfully extinguished the fire caused by the strike. The incident follows ongoing Russian attacks on infrastructure in the area. Over 3,000 subscribers remain without gas supply in the area. The attack is attributed to Russian forces, according to the reports. Four Ukrainian citizens died in the Poltava region, according to Radio NV. A missile flew over Poltava, Ukraine, passing through an area lacking ballistic defense systems.

Survivors from the Kharkiv region fled to larger cities due to widespread famine in 1932. Collective farms had depleted all resources from peasants. People starved in the streets of cities like Poltava.