In the early hours of May 19, Russian forces launched a series of drone strikes across various regions of Ukraine, resulting in damage to residential buildings and injuries to civilians.
Odesa Region: The southern part of Odesa was heavily targeted by drones. Most aerial threats were neutralized by air defense systems. In the Izmail district, a drone struck a warehouse, damaging the roof and windows, which led to a fire that was quickly extinguished by emergency services. No casualties were reported from this attack.
Dnipropetrovsk Region: Over 20 strikes were recorded in this area, involving artillery and drones. At least two individuals sustained injuries. The Nikopol district faced assaults on the communities of Marganets, Chervonohryhorivka, Pokrovske, and Myrivske, damaging an administrative building and a private residence. A 22-year-old man was injured and will receive outpatient treatment. In the Samariivka district, infrastructure was damaged during attacks on the Pereshchepyn community.
Kryvyi Rih: The city was targeted by Shahed drones overnight. A 41-year-old woman was injured and has been provided with necessary medical assistance. Preliminary reports indicate that around ten residential buildings were damaged, some sustaining severe destruction. In the Kryvorizhskyi district, the Lozuvatka community was also attacked, but no casualties were reported. All municipal services, including public transport, hospitals, and social institutions, are operational.
Kharkiv: Russian forces struck the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv at dawn. A private residential home was hit, and there are concerns that a person may be trapped under the rubble. Emergency services are currently conducting a search and rescue operation at the site. Local authorities later confirmed that a 73-year-old woman experienced acute stress reaction as a result of the attack.
Russian drone strikes on May 19 targeted multiple regions in Ukraine, inflicting damage on residential areas and resulting in civilian injuries. Emergency services are responding to the aftermath of these attacks across affected areas.