Russians fire three ballistic and three cruise missiles on Odesa Oblast in one day

Ukrainska Pravda
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The aftermath of a strike on Odesa district on 17 May. Photo: State Emergency Service of Odesa Oblast
The aftermath of a strike on Odesa district on 17 May. Photo: State Emergency Service of Odesa Oblast

Russian troops attacked Odesa Oblast with three ballistic missiles (probably Iskander-Ms) and three Kh-59/Kh-69 guided cruise missiles on 17 May.

Source: Ukraine’s Air Force on Telegram

Details: The Air Force also reported that the Russians are making extensive use of reconnaissance drones across the southern front.

Quote: "In total, air defence on the southern front destroyed:

  • Three Kh-59 guided missiles in Odesa Oblast;

  • Two ZALA reconnaissance UAVs, a Lancet attack UAV and a UAV of an unspecified type in Kherson Oblast;

  • One UAV, type not specified, in Kirovohrad Oblast."

     

    Air Command Pivden (South): aerial targets destroyed as of 21:00 on 17 May 2024. Photo: Air Command Pivden

Background: 

  • On 17 May, a fire broke out in the Odesa district at the site of a Russian missile hit, causing damage to civilian infrastructure.

  • It was later reported that one civilian was killed and eight others injured in the attack.

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