An air raid alert continues in Zhytomyr region on September 12 amid a massive attack by Russian strike drones. The Ukrainian Air Force reports that several groups of UAVs are moving toward the region. Residents are urged to remain in shelters.
The first reports of a drone threat to Zhytomyr region began arriving in the morning. Air raid alerts were announced in the Korosten, Zviahel and Zhytomyr districts.
Explosions Reported in Zhytomyr Region: Possible Strike
At around 11:52, explosions were heard in Zviahel. Local Telegram channels reported the explosions and also published preliminary information about a possible strike by a Russian attack drone on an object in Zhytomyr region.
Footage reportedly showing a strike on a BRSM gas station in Zhytomyr region. Residents are urged to leave all gas stations, as there are reportedly still other targets in the region.
At 11:54, Telegram channels reported that, according to preliminary information, Russian forces may have struck a gas station. There has been no official confirmation of this information at this time.
As of 11:58, strike drones were still moving over Zhytomyr region and toward the region. According to Telegram channels, one UAV from the region was heading toward Khmelnytskyi district, while another was in northern Zhytomyr region and moving toward Rivne region. Three more drones from northern Kyiv region were heading toward northern Zhytomyr region.
In Korets, Rivne region, a Geran-type drone reportedly struck a gas station. The UAV was allegedly under manual control. It is not yet known whether there are any casualties or fatalities.
Strike on a gas station in Rivne region
Information about the consequences of the attack and possible damage is being clarified.
Drones Enter Zhytomyr Region From the North
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, strike drones began entering Zhytomyr region from the north in the morning.
At 9:33 a.m., the Air Force reported that all strike UAVs in northern Kyiv region were moving toward Zhytomyr region on a westward course.
Later, the military reported a group of UAVs directly over Zhytomyr region. Some drones were moving near Novi Bilokorovychi toward Zhytomyr and westward, while another group was between Buchmany and Khoroshiv, heading south.
The Air Force also reported a UAV over Zhytomyr region heading toward Liubar, moving from north to south toward Vinnytsia region.
Explosions Heard in Different Parts of the Region
Throughout the morning, reports of strike drones moving over different parts of Zhytomyr region continued to emerge.
Several UAVs were moving toward Ovruch and Narodychi. Individual drones were also reported near Malyn, Nova Borova, Korosten and Zviahel.
At around 10:40 a.m., reports emerged of explosions in Zhytomyr region.
Later, the Air Force warned of new groups of strike drones moving toward the region. Separate reports also indicated a UAV approaching Zhytomyr from the north.
As of 11:50 a.m., the threat to the region remained active. Some drones continued flying over Zhytomyr region, while others were changing direction.
Residents Urged to Remain in Shelters
The Ukrainian Air Force and local authorities urge residents of Zhytomyr region to not ignore air raid alerts.
Residents are advised to stay away from windows, not go outside to watch air defense operations and not attempt to film the movement of drones.
The air raid alert in Zhytomyr region is ongoing. Information about the consequences of the attack and possible damage is being clarified.
