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Russian strikes on Kyiv and Odesa injure civilians and damage buildings

Ukrainian officials reported overnight missile and drone strikes that wounded residents and damaged multiple structures.

Updated Sep 17, 2026 · 10:21 UTC2 reports

The short version

Russian strikes hit Kyiv and Odesa overnight into Thursday, causing injuries and building damage.[Deutsche Welle]
Casualty estimates in Kyiv rose from an initial 10 wounded to at least 16, while at least three were injured in Odesa.[Deutsche Welle · ABC News]
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported damage to warehouses and apartment buildings, with debris landing near a petrol station.[Deutsche Welle]
Ukraine's Air Force reported that it shot down or suppressed 131 incoming Russian aerial targets.[ABC News]

Russian airstrikes on Kyiv and Odesa injured at least 13 people early on Thursday, according to Ukrainian officials.[Deutsche Welle]
Local authorities later reported that at least 16 people were injured in the attacks on Ukraine's capital.[ABC News]
In Odesa, a strike on a 19-story apartment building injured at least three people.[Deutsche Welle]
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported damage to apartment buildings and warehouses, with debris falling near a petrol station.[Deutsche Welle]
Ukraine's Air Force reported that it destroyed or suppressed 131 Russian aerial targets during the attack.[ABC News]

The total number of casualties in Kyiv remained fluid as official reports updated from 10 to at least 16 injured.[Deutsche Welle · ABC News]

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