Volyn Oblast Military Administration
The Volyn Oblast Military Administration is the executive body of state power in Ukraine's Volyn Oblast, established in 2022 after martial law was imposed and operates alongside the oblast council. It is headed by a chief appointed by the President of Ukraine. The administration coordinates the work of the district military administrations, oversees the region's defence, civil protection, and socio-economic stability during martial law.
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Russia hits Volyn with drone barrage, leaving Lutsk fully without power
On the night of October 16, Russia directed roughly 20 drones at Ukraine's Volyn Oblast, hitting a private enterprise in Manevychi and a foreign-invested enterprise in Lutsk. One person was killed and several injured at the Manevychi site, Lutsk was left completely without electricity, and around 370,000 subscribers across the region lost power by morning. Water supply, public transport and municipal services in Lutsk were disrupted, while local authorities reopened civilian support hubs and began restoration work.