On September 5, Russian forces once again attacked the Zhytomyr region with strike drones. An air-raid alert was declared in Zhytomyr district, while the Ukrainian Air Force reported the movement of UAVs toward the region and Zhytomyr.
What Is Known About the Consequences of the Attack on Zhytomyr Region
Smoke is rising over Zhytomyr as the city comes under attack by jet-powered UAVs. According to preliminary reports from local sources, one of the strikes may have hit a Nova Poshta facility. Information about possible casualties and the extent of the damage is still being clarified. There is currently no official information regarding the consequences of the attack.
Zhytomyr has previously been targeted by jet-powered UAVs, with strikes on civilian facilities reported in the past.
Information about the consequences of the attack is being clarified.
The first air-raid alert in Zhytomyr district was declared at around 3:15 p.m. Monitoring resources reported the movement of a drone toward Liubar.
At 3:23 p.m., information emerged that the aerial target was continuing toward Khmelnytskyi region.
At around 3:53 p.m., reports again indicated a UAV in the Liubar area. By 3:58 p.m., reports indicated that the target had changed direction and was heading toward Zhytomyr.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported a jet-powered UAV moving toward Zhytomyr from the west.
Residents of the regional center were urged to remain in shelters. At around 4:02 p.m., local residents reported hearing a loud sound in Zhytomyr.
