Novohrad-Volynskyi on alert: Drone attack leads to air contamination
Russian forces attacked a critical infrastructure facility in the city of Novohrad-Volynskyi, located in the Zhytomyr district in central Ukraine, with drones. Dangerous air contamination has been reported. Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors and close windows.
In response, the Novohrad-Volynskyi City Council has decided to implement remote learning in all schools. "Regarding preschool education facilities, groups will be organized for parents who have no one to leave their children with," states the official announcement from the Council.
Air pollution: Russian attack
The Council reports a "direct threat" of exposure to contaminated air and thus recommends staying indoors and closing windows.
Attack on a critical infrastructure facility
The head of the Zhytomyr district, Vitaliy Bunechko, discussed the situation on his Telegram profile. He noted, "Last night, during the raid in the Zhytomyr district, enemy kamikaze drones targeted a critical infrastructure facility. (...) According to preliminary information, the attack did not result in any fatalities or injuries."
There was no specific information provided about the critical infrastructure facility that was targeted by Russian forces.
Earlier that day, the commander of the Ukrainian Air Forces, General Mykola Oleshchuk, announced the interception of one Kh-59 guided missile and 17 out of 24 Shahed-131/136 drones used in the Russian forces' attack on Ukraine the previous night.
