Romanuk announces meeting on predators in Volyn on day of attack on Kovel

Acting head of the Volyn Regional Military Administration Roman Romanuk announced plans to hold a separate meeting dedicated to the safety of the region's residents due to the appearance of wild animals.

Threat from predators in household plots

According to Romanuk, heads of territorial communities drew attention during an operational meeting to repeated cases of wolves and foxes appearing near settlements. The official noted that predators are entering private household plots, where they attack livestock, as well as appearing in places where people, including children, are present. This is causing increased concern among local residents.

Action plan to resolve the situation

The head of the Volyn Regional Military Administration announced the holding of a separate meeting where officials are to determine the further algorithm of actions. The goal of the event is to agree on specific measures to resolve the situation with the presence of predators in human settlements.

Context: Russian attacks on infrastructure

This statement came against the backdrop of massive shelling that Russian troops are inflicting on the Volyn region. In particular, on the same day, 20 October 2026, a strike on the "Epicentre" shopping centre in Kovel was recorded.