Russians launch large-scale drone attack on Cherkasy: extensive damage, 6 injured – photos

Olha Hlushchenko — 18 December 2025, 07:02
Russians launch large-scale drone attack on Cherkasy: extensive damage, 6 injured – photos
A firefighter extinguishing the fire. Photo: Cherkasy Oblast Military Administration

A large-scale Russian drone attack on the city of Cherkasy has caused extensive damage and injured six people.

Source: Ihor Taburets, Head of Cherkasy Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "The enemy conducted a large-scale attack on the oblast centre [the city of Cherkasy] using drones.

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Damaged building
Damaged building
Photo: Cherkasy Oblast Military Administration

So far, six people have sought medical treatment. Luckily, none of them are in a critical condition."

Details: Taburets said that the Russians had targeted critical infrastructure, causing partial power outages. He added that power engineers are continuing repair work.

Damaged building
Damaged building
Photo: Cherkasy Oblast Military Administration

Quote: "Residential infrastructure has been damaged at several locations as a result of drones falling. Early reports indicate that at least 15 houses have been affected. Inspections are ongoing. Windows and roofs have been broken there, with fires recorded. Windows have also been smashed at a sports complex. Some cars were damaged."

Damaged car
Damaged car
Photo: Cherkasy Oblast Military Administration
Damaged car
Damaged car
Photo: Cherkasy Oblast Military Administration

Background: Shortly after midnight, reports emerged of Russian drone attacks on Sumy and Cherkasy, which damaged civilian infrastructure and left at least one person injured.

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