Poltava Oblast
Полтавська область
Total Events
876
Casualties
124
Capital
Poltava
Area
28,748 km²
Overview
Since the full-scale Russian invasion began on February 24, 2022, Poltava Oblast has been among the affected regions (ranked 13th) in Ukraine. A total of 2,437 conflict events have been documented in the oblast, with 16,895 reported casualties (6.9 per event on average). Ground battles accounts for the largest share of activity at 27% (655 incidents). All data is sourced from ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data) and covers verified incidents from February 2022 to the present.
- ▸2,437 total documented conflict events
- ▸16,895 reported casualties
- ▸Ranked 13th most affected oblast in Ukraine
- ▸Predominant event type: Battles (27%)
- ▸Event breakdown: Battles: 655; Strategic developments: 616; Violence against civilians: 593; Explosions/Remote violence: 573
- ▸Average 6.9 casualties per incident
Pre-war Population (2021)
1,386,978
Coordinates
49.5883°N, 34.5514°E
Monthly Timeline
Events This Month
June 2026
No events recorded yet for June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Poltava Oblast been affected by the Russia-Ukraine war?
Since the full-scale Russian invasion began on February 24, 2022, Poltava Oblast has been among the affected regions (ranked 13th) in Ukraine. A total of 2,437 conflict events have been documented in the oblast, with 16,895 reported casualties (6.9 per event on average). Ground battles accounts for the largest share of activity at 27% (655 incidents). All data is sourced from ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data) and covers verified incidents from February 2022 to the present.
How many conflict events have been documented in Poltava Oblast?
According to ACLED data, 876 conflict events have been documented in Poltava Oblast since the start of the full-scale war in February 2022.
What is the capital of Poltava Oblast?
The administrative capital of Poltava Oblast is Poltava. The oblast covers 28,748 km² and had a pre-war population of approximately 1,386,978.
What types of conflict events occur most often in Poltava Oblast?
The ACLED dataset records multiple categories of conflict events in Poltava Oblast, including shelling, airstrikes, ground engagements, and explosions. The full breakdown is available in the events timeline charts on this page.
Where can I find daily conflict reports for Poltava Oblast?
Daily conflict data for Poltava Oblast is available in the monthly and weekly timeline breakdowns on this page. Each event includes date, type, location, and casualty information sourced from ACLED and cross-referenced with multiple open-source data providers.