In Zviahel, in the Zhytomyr region, a Russian drone attacked the town centre. According to initial reports, the strike took place near a petrol station and resulted in casualties. Following the attack, Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Centre for Countering Disinformation, urged Ukrainians not to remain at petrol stations or in shopping centres during air raid alerts.
- A Russian drone attacked the centre of Zviahel.
- Initial reports suggest that the explosion took place near a petrol station.
- According to the latest reports, there are casualties — the exact number is still being confirmed.
- The head of the Civil Protection Department urged people to avoid petrol stations and shopping centres during alerts.
- The Air Force is detecting activity by Russian UAVs in the western sector.
A Russian drone attacked Zviahel
On Saturday, 12 September, a Russian drone attacked the town of Zviahel in the Zhytomyr region.
According to preliminary reports, the strike may have occurred near a petrol station. There are reports of casualties, but as of the time of publication, no official information is available regarding their exact number.
Details regarding the point of impact, the type of drone and the consequences of the attack are still being clarified. Rescue and emergency services are on the scene.
During the recent attacks, the Air Force has repeatedly warned about Movement of enemy UAVs through the Zhytomyr region towards the west. In particular, the military’s official channel reported that drones had been spotted north of Zhytomyr, heading west.
Kovalenko urged people not to remain at petrol stations during the alert
Following reports of the attack, the head of the Centre for Countering Disinformation Andriy Kovalenko He addressed the Ukrainian people separately with a warning.
«During air raid alerts, avoid staying at petrol stations and in shopping centres. Take warnings and threats seriously.».
The appeal came against the backdrop of a series of Russian strikes on petrol stations and other civilian targets over the past few days.
Petrol stations are particularly dangerous places in the event of a strike, due to the presence of fuel and the risk of secondary fires and explosions. Therefore, when an alarm is sounded, it is safer to leave the petrol station premises and seek shelter.
Russia has already launched 129 drones against Ukraine in a single night
The night leading up to 12 September was also restless.
According to official figures from the Air Force, Russia has used 129 attack UAVs of the Shahed and S8000 «Banderole» types, as well as decoy drones, as well as ballistic and cruise missiles. The main target of the night-time strike was the Odesa region.
In addition to drones, the enemy used eight «Kalibr» cruise missiles, six X-59/69 air-to-ground guided missiles and «Iskander-M»/KN-23 ballistic missiles.
The attacks continued throughout the day.
The western regions remain under threat
Russian drones are increasingly flying through the central and northern regions towards the western part of Ukraine.
In the days leading up to this, monitoring sources also recorded UAVs in the Chernyakhov area and tracked their movements towards Zviahel and further west.
Residents of Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, Rivne, Volyn, Lviv and other western regions are urged to pay close attention, first and foremost, to announcements from the Air Force and local authorities, and not to ignore air-raid sirens.
Following today’s attack on Zvyagel, it is recommended that people take particular care when in the vicinity Petrol stations, shopping centres, industrial and logistics facilities during an air-raid alert.
