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Extensive drone attack wave directed at the Poltava region

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[88311] Extensive drone attack wave directed at the Poltava region


Reports of about ten drone groups performing aerial maneuvers in the Poltava region of Ukraine, with targeted alerts for settlements in the area.

Extensive drone attack wave directed at the Poltava region

This morning, June 18, 2026, intense aerial activity was reported in the Poltava region of Ukraine. According to the channel єРадар | Повітряна тривога | Ракетна небезпека, which specializes in distributing air raid alerts and serves as a primary source for real-time threat detection, about 10 groups of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were identified moving in the areas of Kyryivka and Dykanka, with their trajectory leading towards the city of Poltava.

The Telegram channel Aeris Rimor, which reports continuously on battlefield trends, confirmed the severity of the situation and noted that "Dykanka, movement through you" and that there is an "approach of a drone chain" toward the city of Poltava.

In subsequent updates, the channel reiterated the need for maximum vigilance for residents of the area, noting the fact that "Poltava, pay attention to about 10 drones" and that the aerial movement continues through the Dykanka area. As of this hour, local authorities have not published official data on damages, but monitoring channels continue to track the flight path of the vehicles in order to alert the civilian population in real time.

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