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2026-09-17 16:34:11
[Ukraine Claims New Russian Airstrikes, 18 Wounded in Kyiv] The Ukrainian Air Force posted on social media on the 17th that from the evening of the 16th to the early morning of the 17th, Russian forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Ukraine. Russian missiles and drones hit 36 locations within Ukraine, and another 5 locations were hit by missile or drone debris. The main targets of the airstrikes were the capital Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and Odessa Oblast. The Ukrainian Air Force stated that as of 8:00 AM, Ukrainian air defense firepower and electronic warfare units intercepted and suppressed 131 drones of various types. As of press time, the Ukrainian air defense early warning system indicated that the Russian airstrikes were still ongoing. (Xinhua)
