Russia strikes energy, industrial and port infrastructure in Mykolaiv Oblast
Russian forces attacked energy and industrial infrastructure in Mykolaiv Oblast with Shahed strike drones on November 11, 2024, followed by an attack on port infrastructure on the morning of November 12. A separate glide-bomb strike in the Vilno-ZapORIZhzhia community damaged windows in four private houses. No casualties were reported from the attacks.
Key points
- Shahed drones struck energy and industrial infrastructure in Mykolaiv Oblast on November 11, 2024.
- Port infrastructure in Mykolaiv Oblast was attacked on the morning of November 12.
- No casualties were reported following the strike on energy and industrial infrastructure.
- No casualties were recorded after the attack on port infrastructure, according to preliminary information.
- A Banderol glide munition was used in the Vilno-ZapORIZhzhia community of Bashtanka district.
- Windows in four private houses in Vilne ZapORIZhzhia were damaged, with no casualties reported.
Why it matters
The attacks affected critical infrastructure in Mykolaiv Oblast and left port facilities exposed to further strikes. The glide-bomb attack also damaged private property, although no casualties were reported.
What happened
On November 11, 2024, Russian forces attacked energy and industrial infrastructure in Mykolaiv Oblast using Shahed strike drones. No casualties were recorded. On the morning of November 12, Russian troops struck port infrastructure; preliminary information also indicated no casualties. Separately, Russian forces used a Banderol glide munition in the Vilno-ZapORIZhzhia community of Bashtanka district, damaging windows in four private houses in the village of Vilne ZapORIZhzhia. No casualties were reported.
How Ukrainian sources describe it
Ukrainian reporting focused on the targeting of energy, industrial and port infrastructure in Mykolaiv Oblast. It identified the weapons used — Shahed strike drones and a Banderol glide munition — and noted that no casualties were recorded, while four private houses sustained damage.
Background
The strikes on energy and industrial infrastructure on November 11 were followed by an attack on port infrastructure on the morning of November 12. The glide-bomb attack occurred in the Vilno-ZapORIZhzhia community of Bashtanka district.