Russian drones strike energy infrastructure in Volyn Oblast

The strikes occurred as air defense forces detected dozens of drones over the region during a 24-hour period, with the attacks primarily targeting the regional energy grid.

No casualties have been reported, according to local authorities.

The Volyn Regional Military Administration reported on October 21 that Russian drones struck critical energy infrastructure in the Kovel district, leaving more than 5,000 households in the city of Lutsk without electricity.

Russian forces launched a massive overnight aerial barrage against Ukraine on October 22, firing multiple ballistic missiles and 210 drones. The attacks primarily targeted Kyiv, killing one person and injuring more than 20 others.

The assault also hit Kharkiv, Kremenchuk, Odesa, Vinnytsia, and several other oblasts across Ukraine.