Russia attacks Ukraine with Shahed drones: building destroyed in Kryvyi Rih, 1 person injured

On the night of July 13 to 14, Russia has attacked Ukrainian regions with drones. Air defense systems have been in operation in Odesa and Kryvyi Rih, but there are hits and casualties, including a 56-year-old victim

Ukraine’s Air Force and local authorities reported the information.

At night, the Air Force issued a warning regarding the threat of drone attacks in Odesa, Mykolaiv, Kherson, Dnipro, and Kirovohrad regions. In Eastern regions, the Air Force warned about the potential danger of ballistic weapons.

Kryvyi Rih

During the nighttime, the Dnipropetrovsk region came under drone attacks. Ukrainian defenders from the East military group successfully shot down 6 Shahed drones. However, they were unable to eliminate all of the threats. The Regional Military Administration confirmed that some drones reached their targets in Kryvyi Rih.

A utility company was damaged there. One administrative building on its territory was destroyed, 3 more were damaged. Special equipment was damaged. A transport company and 2 two-story residential buildings were also hit.

Photo: Serhiy Lysak

A 56-year-old man was injured. He will receive treatment at home.

At night, Oleksandr Vilkul, the head of the military administration of Kryvyi Rih, wrote, "Kryvyi Rih. Explosions. Do not film or post anything on the Internet."

Odesa

The spokesman of the Odesa Regional Military Administration Serhiy Bratchuk hinted at air defense operation. Locals reported both explosions and a thunderstorm occurring in Odesa simultaneously.

Mykolaiv region

Around 02:00 am in the Mykolaiv region, air defense destroyed 2 Shahed-136/131 attack UAVs, said Vitaliy Kim, head of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration.

As of 02:30 am on July 14, the South Operational Command provided an update on the situation.

"The air defense forces are carrying out combat operations in difficult weather conditions. The enemy is attacking with drones amidst a severe thunderstorm," the Command wrote.

In the Black Sea, 2 missile carriers equipped with up to 12 Kalibr missiles are on combat duty.

Air defense destroyed 16 out of 17 Shaheds

The Ukrainian Air Force reports that on the night of July 14, the invaders attacked Ukraine with 17 Iranian-made Shahed-136/131 attack drones from the southeast. As a result of combat operations in the southern and eastern regions, 16 "Shaheds" were destroyed.

One reconnaissance UAV was also shot down, and 6 more operational and tactical level drones were hit by air defense yesterday.