Russia launched a swarm of "Shaheds" against Ukraine, resulting in powerful explosions (video).
On Monday, February 17, Russian forces once again launched an attack on Ukraine using strike drones. Air defense systems were active in the regions, and explosions were heard.
"Telegraph" reports on what is known about Russia's attack, including the locations of the hits.
The military confirmed the incursion of enemy strike drones into the country's airspace, coming from both northern and southern directions.
Explosions in Kyiv and the region
UPD: Mykola Kalashnikov on the consequences of the enemy's night attack on Kyiv region. According to him, air defense forces were active in the area. Enemy targets were shot down. There were no hits on critical infrastructure facilities.
Unfortunately, as a result of the attack in the Boryspil district, one person was injured. A man born in 2003 suffered a hand injury. All necessary medical assistance was provided on-site.
Damage is reported in four districts.
- Obukhiv: three private houses and two cars were damaged.
- Vyshhorod: as a result of the attack, a fire broke out in a production workshop. The fire was promptly extinguished.
- Fastiv: a fire occurred in a storage facility. The fire was extinguished.
- Boryspil: a private house was damaged.
Operational groups continue their work to document and eliminate the consequences of the enemy's terrorist attack.
1 2 3 4 5 In Kyiv last night, February 17, explosions were heard. The capital continues to operate air defense forces due to the enemy's drone attack.
This was reported by the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration Timur Tkachенко. Residents of the capital were urged to stay in shelters until the air raid alert is lifted.
"Air defense is active in the capital against hostile UAVs," the official stated in a Telegram post at 00:36.
It is noted that around 12:30 AM explosions were heard in the vicinity of Kyiv. Posts at that time suggested that they were related to air defense operations.
As Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko mentioned in his Telegram, air defense continued to operate in Obolon and on the left bank of the capital.
Enemy drones were also shot down in Kyiv region.
"Kyiv region! UAVs have been detected in the airspace. Air defense forces are working on the targets. Stay in shelters until the air raid alert is lifted. Take care of your safety," the Kyiv Regional Military Administration (KOVA) stated online.
Explosions in Zaporizhzhia
In the vicinity of Zaporizhzhia city last night, February 17, explosions were heard. Air defense forces are actively engaged due to another enemy attack.
This was reported by the head of the Zaporizhzhia OVA Ivan Fedorov and "Suspilne Zaporizhzhia".
The official mentioned explosions in Zaporizhzhia region around 2:30 AM.
He later informed that combat operations were underway to repel the air attack and urged local residents to remain in shelters until the alert was lifted.
"Our air defense is operational. Stay safe until the alert is over," the OVA head stated in a Telegram post.
By approximately 3:54 AM, explosions were reported in the city of Zaporizhzhia.
Later, the head of the Zaporizhzhia OVA reported a fire resulting from the enemy air attack. It occurred in a non-residential building, and preliminary data indicated no casualties.
"Emergency services are already on their way to the scene," the official added.
He also released footage of the fire but did not specify the exact location of the blaze.
Explosions in Kharkiv
In Kharkiv, explosions were heard on the night of February 17. Russian invaders carried out a drone strike on the city.
This was reported by Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov. An explosion in the vicinity of Kharkiv was heard around 1:20 AM.
According to the mayor, the Saltoivskyi district of Kharkiv was hit in the enemy air attack.
"An explosion occurred in Kharkiv. Preliminary reports indicate that a 'Shahed' type UAV struck the Saltoivskyi district of the city," Terekhov stated in a Telegram post.
He also added that details of the drone attack in Kharkiv are being clarified.
In addition, according to Terekhov, two people in the Kholodnohirskyi district experienced acute stress reactions.
Terekhov reported that a 'Shahed' type UAV hit a private property in the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv. As a result of the strike, a residential house was damaged. Information about casualties is being clarified. Emergency services are on-site.
Later, Terekhov mentioned that the drone strike in the Saltoivskyi district, according to preliminary data, was near an administrative building.
"As of now, there are no casualties. Some windows in administrative buildings and nearby houses have been shattered. The situation is being clarified," the mayor informed.
The Kharkiv mayor also noted that in the Kholodnohirskyi district, three people have already sought medical assistance due to acute stress reactions.
According to the Kharkiv Regional Police, hits were recorded in the Saltoivskyi and Kholodnohirskyi districts of Kharkiv due to the attack by Russian drones.
"On February 17, around 1:20 AM, two explosions occurred in Kharkiv. As a result of the hit in the Saltoivskyi district, windows of a house were damaged. In the Kholodnohirskyi district, a 'Shahed' struck a residential area. A fire broke out in an outbuilding. Residential houses were damaged. Three women experienced acute stress reactions," they reported.
It is also noted that investigative and operational groups, rescuers, and medics have arrived at the impact sites.
"Criminal proceedings regarding war crimes have been initiated under Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine," the police added.
Earlier, the Telegraph reported that explosions were heard on the night of February 12. The Russians attempted to attack the capital with ballistic missiles from the Bryansk region, with monitors reporting at least two high-speed targets over the city. The attack resulted in damage and casualties.