Russian Attack on Rivne Causes Damage, Ukrainian Officials Say

Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian city of Rivne on the evening of October 12, causing damage, according to Ukrinform.

Rivne, located in western Ukraine, has historically been farther from the front lines than many other Ukrainian cities, though it has periodically come under attack during the war as Russia has targeted infrastructure across the country, including in regions away from the active front.

Scope of the damage unclear

The available report did not specify the type of munitions used, the number of casualties, if any, or which specific structures were damaged in the attack. Ukrainian officials typically provide updated damage assessments in the hours and days following such strikes as emergency services complete their response.

Russian officials have not issued public comment on the specific strike referenced in this report. Ukrainian authorities have consistently described such attacks on cities away from the front line as part of a broader campaign targeting civilian and energy infrastructure, a characterization Russia disputes, typically describing its strikes as targeting military-related sites.

Further details on the extent of the damage and any casualties were not available at the time of this report.