Russians hit critical infrastructure in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast
Source: Svitlana Onyshchuk, Head of Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram
Quote: "A series of explosions were heard in Prykarpattia. The enemy attacked the oblast multiple times last night, using strike drones. Critical infrastructure facilities were targeted. A fire was recorded. Relevant services are working at the scene."
Details: Onyshchuk added that no reports of casualties were received as of 08:00.
Background: Earlier, media outlets reported that explosions occurred during the Russian drone attack in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast. Ivano-Frankivsk Mayor Ruslan Martsinkiv mentioned that air defence systems were responding in the city.
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