Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv, Odesa and Other Ukrainian Cities, Injuring Many

On September 17, 2026, Russian strikes hit several Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Odesa, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia, injuring at least 19 people, among them children. In Kyiv, a strike damaged buildings and water infrastructure, injuring 12 to 20 people, including two children. In Odesa, a Russian strike hit a 19-story apartment block, injuring seven people, including a child, while attacks also caused fires and casualties in Sumy. Additionally, a Russian drone struck a ship in the Black Sea, killing the captain. The attacks are part of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.