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Russian strikes injure at least 19 across Ukraine in latest attacks

Missile and drone strikes have targeted Ukraine's capital and southern regions, leaving at least 19 people injured. The attacks struck Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa in the latest round of Russian bombardment.

LSN World News · 17 September 2026

Russian strikes injure at least 19 across Ukraine in latest attacks

Russian forces launched a coordinated assault across multiple regions of Ukraine, deploying missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles in strikes that wounded at least 19 people, according to preliminary reports.

The attacks targeted Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv alongside the southern and southeastern regions of Zaporizhzhia and Odesa. The multi-pronged offensive demonstrates continued Russian efforts to strike Ukrainian population centers and key infrastructure despite ongoing military operations in the conflict zone.

Emergency services responded to incidents across the affected areas as authorities assessed the scale of damage from the strikes. The attacks underscore the persistent threat facing Ukrainian civilians and critical facilities as the conflict continues.