Poltavska Khvylia (Poltava Wave) - Justice for Journalists

Affiliated media: Poltavska Khvylia (Poltava Wave) , Regional online media

Incident date: April 23, 2025

Attack type:

  • Damage to / seizure of residence / work premises

Who attacked: от военных

Source: National Union of Journalists of Ukraine

Location: Ukraine, Poltava Oblast, Poltava

Additional information:

The shockwave from a Russian drone strike damaged the office ceiling, warped the lighting fixtures, and partially destroyed interior structures. Since the attack occurred at night, no team members were injured. Although part of the office is now unusable, the media outlet continues its operations from the remaining functional space.

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