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Central Ukrainian region hit by vast drone attack, killing three

By Thomson Reuters Oct 15, 2026 | 1:59 AM

KYIV, Oct 15 (Reuters) – The central Ukrainian region of Kirovohrad ​was hit ‌by the largest Russian attack on its territory during the war, ‌killing ​three people ⁠and wounding another ⁠six overnight, the local governor said on Thursday.

The region, a ​relatively infrequent target of bombardment, ⁠was hit ⁠by over 360 ​drones, governor Andriy Raikovych ​wrote on Telegram, adding ‌that 26 different locations had been hit.

“The enemy deliberately ⁠hit critical infrastructure, transport enterprises, logistics facilities and residential ⁠homes,” ‌he wrote.

Ukraine’s ⁠air force said ​580 ‌Russian drones attacked ​the country ⁠overnight, of which 536 were shot down.

(Reporting by Max Hunder; Editing by Toby ​Chopra)