Main points
- The Russian army attacked civilian infrastructure and residential buildings in the Zhytomyr region, causing fires.
- Earlier, there were reports of power outages in Ovruch, and local channels reported the movement of strike drones and explosions.
Russia attacked Zhytomyr region / Collage of Channel 24
On the night of April 17, the Russian army attacked civilian infrastructure and residential buildings in the Zhytomyr region. This caused a fire.
The relevant information was reported by the head of the regional military administration, Vitaliy Bunechko.
What are the consequences of the Russian attack?
According to local authorities, a fire broke out in a private house and an outbuilding as a result of the Russian attack. The fire was extinguished. According to preliminary information, there were no casualties from the shelling.
We thank our unarmed heroes for their professionalism and willingness to help in any conditions,
– wrote Vitaliy Bunechko.
The attack caused a fire / State Emergency Service of Zhytomyr Region
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What preceded this?
Shortly before this, the mayor of Ovruch, Ivan Korud, reported an attack on the community's infrastructure, resulting in power outages. In a statement, the city council urged all locals to take shelter.
Heads of enterprises, institutions and organizations are asked to ensure that employees stay in protective structures. We urge community residents not to go outside unless absolutely necessary and to follow safety rules.
– they wrote there.
It should be noted that at approximately 06:35 local Telegram channels reported the movement of at least 5 strike drones in the direction of Ovruch. Already at 07:13 the first information about explosions in this area appeared.
Which areas were hit?
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Russia attacked the Kharkiv region, damaging the building of the regional psychiatric boarding house. Apartment buildings, utility rooms, power grids, and more were also damaged.
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In the Odessa region, the Russians shelled port, transport, and residential infrastructure. Fires broke out in several locations, including the Danube Biosphere Reserve, and were extinguished.
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In total, the Russians launched 172 strike drones and one ballistic missile overnight. Air defense forces shot down or neutralized 147 drones, but there was a ballistic missile hit and at least 20 drones.