Ukraine–Russia

Volyn Oblast: Russian jet drones hit an enterprise in Lutsk community and an energy facility in Kolky overnight on 21 October, cutting power to over 5,000 subscribers

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ATTACK
Location
Volyn Oblast: Lutsk and Kolky communities (sites not located)
Actors
Russia · Ukraine
Importance
Standard

Russian jet-powered drones attacked Volyn Oblast overnight on 21 October 2026, acting regional governor Roman Romaniuk said, according to Suspilne. In the Lutsk community the grounds of an enterprise were hit and several vehicles were destroyed by fire, and another critical infrastructure facility was attacked; an energy infrastructure facility in the Kolky community was also hit, leaving more than 5,000 subscribers in Lutsk district without power. No one was killed or injured. Explosions were heard in Lutsk shortly after 00:06 local time, when jet drones were reported heading for the city. Romaniuk said about 30 drones targeted Volyn over the past day, 12 of them overnight, and that a private enterprise and a critical infrastructure facility in the Kovel community were hit on the evening of 20 October. No Russian Defence Ministry statement on the incident was read.

Verification: unverified

Evidence: Russian drone attack on Volyn on the night of 21 October: civilian and critical infrastructure damaged

Acting governor's statement reported by Suspilne; the enterprise and facilities were not named. Placement at Lutsk; the Kolky facility is about 45 km to the north-east.