Russians attack Odesa Oblast with 3 ballistic and 3 cruise missiles in one day
Pravda Ukraine
Russian troops have attacked Odesa Oblast with three ballistic missiles (allegedly Iskander-M) and three Kh-59/Kg-69 guided cruise missiles on 17 May.
Source: Ukraine’s Air Force on Telegram
Details: The Ukrainian forces also reported that the Russians are actively using reconnaissance drones throughout the southern front.
Quote: “In total, air defence on the southern front destroyed:
- Thee 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 of unspecified type in Kirovohrad Oblast”.
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Air Command Pivden (“South”): air targets destroyed as of 21:00 on 17 May 2024. Photo: Air Command Pivden
Background:
- On 17 May, a fire broke out in Odesa district at the site of a Russian missile hit, causing damage to civilian infrastructure.
- Later one civilian was reported killed and eight more injured in a Russian attack on Odesa district on the afternoon of 17 May.
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