On the morning of July 17, Russian occupation forces continue their massive attack on Ukrainian regions. In addition to conventional strike UAVs, the movement of the latest jet drones was recorded, and later there was a threat of the use of heavy ballistic weapons. An air alert was declared in Kyiv and a number of regions.
Details of the morning attack and the direction of movement of enemy air targets are in the material.
The main thing at this moment:
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Threat to the capital: An air alert has been declared in Kyiv due to the danger of ballistic strikes.
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Latest weapons: High-speed enemy jet drones have been spotted in the Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
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Scale of attack: The previous night, air defense forces neutralized 120 air targets, but hits and casualties were recorded in the Odessa and Sumy regions.
Geography of UAV movement: where is the threat recorded?
According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as of this morning, enemy drones of various types are maneuvering in the airspace of several regions:
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Chernihiv region: The drones are moving towards the settlements of Holmy and Ponorytsia.
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Sumy region: The aircraft was spotted southwest of Shostka, heading towards Voronezh.
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Kharkiv region: A high-speed jet drone was detected flying north of Berestyn towards the Poltava region.
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Dnipropetrovsk region: A similar jet was spotted in the Yuriivka area, heading towards the Kharkiv region.
Pay attention! Jet drones have a significantly higher speed compared to regular Shaheds, which reduces the time to react and move to cover.
Emergency alert in Kyiv: ballistic threat
The situation significantly escalated around 08:38, when the military recorded the activity of enemy missile forces and the threat of using ballistic weapons.
The Kyiv City Military Administration (KMMA) urges residents and guests of the capital to immediately go to the nearest civil defense facilities.
"Stay in shelters until the all-out signal! Do not neglect your own safety," — the KMVA emphasizes.
Consequences of night shelling of Ukraine
The morning alert is a continuation of the massive attack that began the previous evening. During the night of July 17, air defense forces carried out heavy work in the northern, southern and eastern regions, managing to eliminate 120 enemy targets (missile and UAV).
Unfortunately, there was destruction and casualties among the civilian population:
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Odessa region: Residential areas and civilian infrastructure were hit, and there were casualties, including children.
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Sumy region: Violent attacks on residential buildings have been recorded, and rescue services are working on the scene.
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