Russian forces hit Epicentr DIY store in Uman with drones overnight

21 October, 10:54 AM
The aftermath of the Russian Russian attack on Uman, October 21, 2026 (Photo: Cherkasy Oblast Military Administration)

The aftermath of the Russian Russian attack on Uman, October 21, 2026 (Photo: Cherkasy Oblast Military Administration)

Russian forces carried out a drone strike on a hypermarket in Uman, in Ukraine's Cherkasy Oblast overnight into Oct. 21, according to regional governor Ihor Taburets.  

He did not name the store, but published photos indicate it is an Epicentr. A fire broke out in the building and on the grounds of the shopping center.

A private house in Uman was also damaged, and one man was injured.

Cherkasy Oblast Military Administration
Photo: Cherkasy Oblast Military Administration

At another location, a hotel was damaged by a blast wave, the regional military administration reported.

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Cherkasy Oblast Military Administration
Photo: Cherkasy Oblast Military Administration

On Oct. 20, Russian forces hit an Epicentr with drones in the town of Dubno in Ukraine's Rivne Oblast. Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with Iskander-K cruise missiles and 186 drones. Air defense forces neutralized 150 enemy drones.

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