Russia strikes Ukraine's Kryvyi Rih and Zaporizhzhia: Homes and industry damaged
Photo: A damaged building in Zaporizhzhia (t.me/zoda_gov_ua)
In the early hours of Saturday, October 17, the Russians launched ballistic and cruise missile attacks on Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih. The Russian strike damaged buildings, struck an industrial facility, and caused civilian casualties, according to Mykhailo Semikin, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, and Oleksandr Hanzha, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration.
At approximately 4:45 a.m., an air raid alert was issued in Kyiv and most regions of Ukraine, after which the Ukrainian Air Force detected ballistic missile launches targeting Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih.
After the launches were detected, explosions were heard in both cities; however, it is known that Kalibr-type cruise missiles, launched by Russia from the Black Sea, were also heading toward Kryvyi Rih. Drones were also spotted over Kryvyi Rih.
Consequences of Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
Mykhailo Semikin, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, reported that the Russians had struck an open area amid residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia. The Russian attack damaged apartment buildings and set cars on fire.
Preliminary reports indicated two people were injured.
"Three residential buildings were damaged, and cars caught fire. Emergency services are already on the scene and providing assistance to people," said Ivan Fedorov, co-chair of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Defense Council.
At 6:45 a.m. Kyiv time, the number of casualties in Zaporizhzhia rose to 5. Among them is a child.
Source: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration
Source: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration
Source: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration
Source: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration
Source: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration
Source: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration
Source: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration
Source: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration
Source: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration
Source: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration
Kryvyi Rih
Oleksandr Vilkul, head of Kryvyi Rih's Defense Council, reported that the city came under a combined attack. Specifically, Russia fired ballistic missiles and cruise missiles, while the Ukrainian Air Force also detected drones.
"The Russians struck an industrial facility in Kryvyi Rih. We are verifying information about the casualties," the head of the Regional Military Administration wrote on social media.
Other Russian attacks
On the evening of October 15, Russian forces also attacked Zaporizhzhia, causing a fire at a private enterprise.
On the morning of October 10, Russia struck a five-story residential building during an attack on the city, causing damage.
