Ten people injured as Russian drone swarm strikes Ternopil infrastructure

Nation

1 May, 06:53 PM

At least ten people were injured after more than 50 Russian drones targeted the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil on May 1, striking industrial and infrastructure facilities, Mayor Serhii Nadal reported.

Emergency services are currently on-site working to mitigate the aftermath of the strikes.

According to the mayor, approximately 20 explosions were recorded over the city. Among the ten injured, several are in critical condition and are receiving emergency medical care. No fatalities have been reported at this time.

Photo: Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Ternopil Oblast
Photo: Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Ternopil Oblast

The attack caused significant power outages across several city districts. Repair crews have been dispatched and are currently working to restore the electricity supply. Mayor Nadal also issued a public safety warning, advising residents to avoid touching or approaching dangerous debris and shrapnel found in various neighborhoods.

Photo: Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Ternopil Oblast
Photo: Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Ternopil Oblast

Russia launched a massive coordinated aerial assault across Ukraine on May 1. Beyond the strikes in Ternopil, explosions were reported in Zhytomyr and Lutsk, while damage was documented in the Vinnytsia, Odesa, and Cherkasy oblasts.

In Vinnytsia Oblast, a private residence was destroyed, resulting in injuries to one woman. In Cherkasy Oblast, debris and a blast wave from a downed drone damaged a kindergarten in the Zolotonosha district. No children or staff were injured as they were in a shelter at the time of the impact. Three houses in the area were also damaged.

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