Rescuers show aftermath of Russian drone attack on Rivne that injured 7

A Russian drone attack on Rivne on Friday morning, October 16, injured seven people and damaged civilian infrastructure, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service. Rescue and demining operations are ongoing at the strike sites. The attack also hit a large shopping center in the city. Emergency workers, sappers, and psychologists are deployed, with recovery efforts continuing. This follows a Russian drone strike on Rivne's residential sector on October 14 that injured eight people, including a child, and damaged buildings and vehicles. A previous attack on October 15 left parts of the city without power.