Russian drones hit energy facilities in Ternopil Oblast, causing power outages for some residents

Russian drones targeted an industrial facility in the town of Manevychi, located in Ukraine's Volyn Oblast, resulting in a significant blaze, according to regional governor Roman Romaniuk, who shared the news on Telegram on October 18. The attack occurred early in the morning of the same day, with warehouses and production facilities engulfed in flames, producing thick smoke and intense smoke.

Emergency services were on the ground, addressing the aftermath of the attack. Preliminary reports suggested that there were no reported casualties.

Given the prevailing wind, Romaniuk advised locals to remain indoors, close windows and doors, turn off ventilation systems drawing in outside air, and minimize outdoor activities. The regional military administration chief later recommended that residents of the Trydtsiatka neighborhood temporarily evacuate their homes due to the heavy smoke and wind direction.

On October 17, Russian forces launched an Iskander-M ballistic missile from Russia's Voronezh Oblast, along with 180 attack drones, including Shahed-type drones (26 of which were jet-powered), S-8000 Banderol/Dan-T drones, Gerbera drones, and decoy drones. The assault caused substantial damage to critical infrastructure in Vinnytsia Oblast, leading to power outages across the region.

Earlier in the day, Russia initiated attacks using jet-powered Shahed drones and guided aerial bombs, resulting in injuries. Additionally, Russian forces targeted a residential building in Zaporizhzhia, causing the death of a 27-year-old woman. In Poltava, a drone strike on private homes resulted in one fatality and two injuries, while four houses sustained damage.