Russian drone strike hits energy facility in Poltava Oblast, leaving 22,000 without power

On October 4, 2026, a Russian drone struck a power facility in Poltava Oblast, Ukraine, causing a blackout for 22,000 residents. The attack was reported by Ukrinform and Kyiv Independent. The strike followed a similar incident two days earlier in Lubny district, where a drone attack left approximately 6,000 consumers without power. Both incidents are attributed to Russian military actions in the region. The Kyiv Independent noted the timing of the strikes, emphasizing a pattern of attacks on energy infrastructure.