Russia launches one of largest attacks on Vinnytsia Oblast; six wounded, city without power
Russian forces carried out one of the most massive strikes on Vinnytsia Oblast overnight into Oct. 17, wounding six people. The city of Vinnytsia was left completely without electricity, according to regional military governor Natalia Zabolotna,
Russian forces launched one of the largest assaults on Vinnytsia Oblast on October 17, injuring six individuals and leaving the city of Vinnytsia without electricity, according to regional military governor Natalia Zabolotna. Over the night, Russia conducted its most significant attack on the region since the commencement of the war.
Air defenses successfully intercepted 24 drones, while civilian and critical infrastructure suffered damage. Six people were wounded, and utility workers are striving to restore power and water supply. Specialists are evaluating the extent of the destruction in Vinnytsia. Public transportation is currently halted, and Mayor Serhiy Morhunov stated that internet services may be disrupted.
He advised residents to tune in to Misto nad Buhom radio at 101.8 FM for updates. The city's water utility reported a shortage of power at Vinnytsia's main waterworks, with Susilne reporting that not all floors can receive water from generators. Overnight, Ukrainian Air Force detected jet-powered drones approaching Vinnytsia. In total, Russian forces dispatched Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, Kh-22/32 cruise missiles, four Kalibr missiles, and 332 drones, with 31 of them being jet-powered. Air defenses neutralized all Kalibr missiles and 289 drones.
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