2025-09-17: According to reports from Wednesday (17 September), there were extensive Russian drone attacks in the Kirovohrad oblast. Dozens of villages are affected by power cuts and there are reports of damage to buildings, including in Oleksandrivka. There are restrictions on rail traffic between Pomichna and Piatykhatky and between Piathykhatky and Fundukliivka.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Ongoing armed clashes are to be expected. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
