Russian drone crashes at Uman National University, people injured in city

Russian forces continued their attacks on the city of Uman in Cherkasy Oblast on the morning of 21 October, striking civilian infrastructure with jet-powered Geran drones. Five people are known to have been injured.

Source: Ihor Taburets, Head of Cherkasy Oblast Military Administration; State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Details: The authorities recorded damage at two more locations.

At around 08:00, a drone crashed at Uman National University. Early reports indicate that the windows of student accommodation and a residential building were damaged.

An hour later, a Russian drone struck a house, injuring a woman. She is currently in hospital receiving the necessary medical treatment.

All the appropriate services are working at the scene. An operational headquarters has been set up to deal with the aftermath of the military emergency, Taburets said.

Update: At 13:30, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported that the number of people injured in the Russian attack on Uman has risen to five. Two of them have been hospitalised.

Background: Russian forces struck Ukraine's energy sector, infrastructure facilities and businesses on the night of 20-21 October. The targets included an Epicentr home improvement superstore in Uman and businesses in four oblasts.

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