Russia Strikes Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Kryvyi Rih With Missiles and Drones

rbc.ua (Ukrainian) —

Russia attacked Ukraine overnight on October 17, striking Kryvyi Rih and Zaporizhzhia with ballistic missiles and Kyiv with drones, triggering explosions and air alerts across most regions. The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed missile threats toward Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih, with explosions reported in both cities. Kyiv also faced drone attacks, while cruise missiles entered via Kherson region, prompting widespread air raid warnings. The attack follows Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's demand for continued massive strikes on Ukrainian targets, and Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov reported to Putin that Russia began large-scale strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.


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