The Zhytomyr region was once again targeted by a Russian attack. The strike caused fires at a critical infrastructure facility and a private enterprise, while dry grass also caught fire in nearby areas.
Consequences of the attack
Firefighters quickly extinguished all the blazes, preventing the flames from spreading to neighboring buildings and areas.
DSNS pyrotechnics also worked at the strike sites. They inspected the affected areas for unexploded ordnance and other potentially dangerous objects that could have remained after the attack.
According to preliminary information, there were no deaths or injuries as a result of the attack.
Nearly half an hour of attacks
The latest incident followed a nighttime attack that began on August 13. An air raid alert was declared in the region at 10:03 p.m.
Several minutes later, monitoring channels reported three Bandero cruise missiles moving over the Kyiv region toward Zhytomyr. Two of the missiles subsequently crossed into Zhytomyr region and headed toward the Radomyshl area.
At 10:08 p.m., residents of Zhytomyr were warned about the approaching targets. A few minutes later, the estimated distance of two missiles from the city was around 15 kilometers.
The first explosions were heard in Zhytomyr at approximately 10:12 p.m., followed several minutes later by another series of explosions in the northwestern part of the city.
Residents of nearby communities, including Holovyno, Veresy, Oliivka and Dovzhyk, were also urged to take shelter.
The air raid alert ended at 10:32 p.m., meaning the attack lasted almost half an hour.
Among the targets were a critical infrastructure facility and a civilian enterprise. Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration head Vitaliy Bunechko reported the strikes that evening, saying law enforcement officers were documenting what he described as another Russian war crime.
What is the S8000 Bandero?
The S8000 Bandero is a small air-to-surface cruise missile developed by the Russian defense company Kronstadt, which is under international sanctions. The Orion reconnaissance-strike drone is considered one of the missile's primary carriers.
Its combat use was first reported in spring 2025. During 2026, reports of the weapon being used against Ukrainian regions have increased.
Emergency services involved
A total of 37 rescuers and 10 units of equipment were involved in dealing with the consequences of the attack.
The coordinated response allowed emergency crews to contain and extinguish the fires before they could cause further damage.
Authorities may provide additional information as the consequences of the Russian attack are assessed.
