Russian Drones Target Western Ukraine's Volyn and Rivne Oblasts in Mass Attack
Russian forces launched a rare mass Shahed drone attack targeting logistical and transit infrastructure across Volyn and Rivne oblasts in western Ukraine on September 12. Air defense units in both regions engaged multiple waves of loitering munitions attempting to strike deep rear-echelon facilities near the Polish border. Ukrainian authorities reported localized explosions, debris fall, and infrastructure damage, reflecting a tactical push by Moscow to disrupt western supply lines.
Date: September 12, 2026
Location: Volyn Oblast, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The Kyiv Independent