Ukrainian air defense intercepts 293 Russian missiles and drones in overnight attack

On the night of October 17, Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic and cruise missiles, Kalibr missiles, and 332 drones. Despite successful air defense, dozens of impacts were recorded. Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 293 targets, including four Kalibr cruise missiles and 289 drones. Enemy weapons hit 22 locations, with debris falling at three additional sites. The attack included Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, Kh-22/32 cruise missiles, and Shahed drones. Morning strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih damaged homes, hit an enterprise, and caused casualties.