Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih damage homes, injure five

On the morning of Saturday, October 17, Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian cities of Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih with ballistic and cruise missiles, damaging residential buildings and causing injuries. The attack began around 4:45 a.m. when air raid alerts were declared across Ukraine. The Ukrainian Air Force detected ballistic missile launches targeting both cities, while Kryvyi Rih was also struck by Kalibr cruise missiles launched from the Black Sea and drones. In Zaporizhzhia, the strike hit an open area amid residential buildings, damaging three apartment blocks and igniting cars. At least five people were injured, including a child. In Kryvyi Rih, the combined attack targeted an industrial enterprise, with casualty information still being clarified.