During the night of September 12, Russian forces attacked a civilian enterprise in the Zhytomyr region. The strike damaged a private enterprise in the Ovruch community, according to Vitalii Bunechko, Head of the Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration.

According to him, the attack by strike drones caused a fire on the enterprise's premises. Emergency responders from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (DSNS) quickly contained and extinguished the blaze. There are currently no reports of deaths or injuries.

How events unfolded overnight

The air threat to the region continued throughout the evening and night. At 11:10 p.m., authorities reported a threat from strike drones in the Korosten district.

At 11:17 p.m., drones were reported moving toward Narodychi, and at 11:24 p.m., they were reported continuing toward Luhyny.

At 11:27 p.m., a strike drone threat was announced for the Zviahel district. At 11:35 p.m., a drone was reported flying toward Yemilchyne.

At around 11:42 p.m., explosions were heard in Zviahel. Residents remained in shelters.

At 11:56 p.m., the air raid alert was lifted.

Special services are working at the site

Following the strike, pyrotechnics specialists and other emergency services are working at the impact site. Specialists are carrying out the necessary operations following the attack.

At present, authorities have officially reported damage to a civilian enterprise and a fire. There are no reports of deaths or injuries.

Massive Attack: Air Defense Destroys or Suppresses 110 Targets

During the night of September 12, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and strike drones. Overall, the enemy used ballistic missiles, 8 Kalibr cruise missiles, 6 Kh-59/69 guided aerial missiles, and 129 strike UAVs.

According to preliminary data from the Ukrainian Air Force, as of 8:30 a.m., air defense forces had destroyed or suppressed 110 targets:

  • 6 Kalibr cruise missiles;
  • 1 S8000 Banderol UAV;
  • 2 Kh-59/69 missiles;
  • 101 strike UAVs of various types.

Missile and drone impacts were recorded at 20 locations, while debris from downed targets fell at four other locations.

The main direction of the attack was the Odesa region. The attack is ongoing, with enemy drones still present in Ukrainian airspace.