Russian drones attacked Ukrainian territories again, reaching Chernivtsi and Ivano-Frankivsk regions, causing significant damage and creating a tense situation in the area
The incident occurred on May 23, when enemy drones successfully broke through the air defense system and targeted a railway station in one of the districts of Chernivtsi region, as well as damaging several houses and vehicles in Prykarpattia. According to regional authorities, the situation remained tense from the morning: Russian drones, likely unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), attempted to fly through Ukraine’s airspace, triggering alarms and prompting air defense forces to respond accordingly. Svitlana Onyshchuk, head of the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional State Administration, reported on Telegram that residential buildings and cars belonging to residents of several districts were affected as a result of the attack. "Early in the morning, enemy drones attacked Prykarpattia again. Air defense forces were operational. At this time, there are reports of damage to buildings and vehicles in Kolomyia district," she said. Meanwhile, Ruslan Zaparanyuk, head of the Chernivtsi Regional State Administration, stated that an attack on Bukovina was also carried out in the morning. According to him, responsible military units promptly responded and destroyed several enemy targets that penetrated Ukraine’s airspace. "Thanks to the coordinated work of the air defense forces, we managed to shoot down several drone patrols. However, debris from one of them caused a fire at a railway station in one of the districts of Chernivtsi region," he commented. Zaparanyuk added that the fire was quickly localized, and firefighters managed to extinguish it before it caused serious consequences, and most importantly, without human casualties. This incident confirms the meticulousness and quick response of Ukrainian military forces in countering the aggressor, as well as the complexity of combating modern reconnaissance and attack drones, which are becoming an increasingly common tactic for Russian troops. Initial data suggests that drone strikes are an important element of the aggressor’s tactics aimed at destabilizing peaceful life in Ukraine, weakening defense forces, and undermining international support. At the same time, Ukrainian military and law enforcement agencies are making considerable efforts to destroy the enemy on its own territory and protect citizens. Overall, the situation remains challenging and tense, but Ukrainian defenders demonstrate resilience and a high level of training. Ukrainians hope for a swift recovery and an enhancement of the air defense system to minimize the consequences of any future attacks. The primary value at present is the lives and safety of residents, so authorities and the military continue coordinated actions in the fight against aggression, which does not cease even on weekends.