Moscow Launches Large-Scale Drone and Missile Barrage on Central and Western Ukraine
On the night of October 15, 2026, Russia used two Kh-59 missiles and 580 attack and decoy drones in a combined strike on Ukraine. Kirovohrad Region saw the heaviest bombardment of the war so far, with around 360 drones hitting 25 locations, including warehouses, logistics hubs, and industrial plants in Kropyvnytskyi. Other targets included port facilities in Odesa Region, traction substations, and aviation infrastructure in western Ukraine, while Ukraine’s attempted strike on the Ryazan refinery was repelled.
On the night of Oct. 15, 2026, Russia combined two Kh-59 guided missiles with 580 attack and decoy drones. Kirovohrad Region absorbed the war’s largest strike there: roughly 360 drones struck 25 sites, including Kropyvnytskyi warehouses, logistics hubs, and industrial plants. Odesa’s Izmail port, two bulk carriers, and traction substations were also hit, while western aviation infrastructure and a Chortkiv cable plant were targeted. Ukraine’s attempted strike on the Ryazan refinery was repelled.
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