On October 17, 2026, during the night, the Russian Federation launched another strike on an enterprise in the Rivne region, resulting in two people being injured. The fire caused by the attack was promptly extinguished by rescuers.
Details of the Incident
According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES), the shelling occurred at one of the enterprises, leading to a fire outbreak. Rescuers quickly responded to the call and extinguished the fire. Preliminary information indicates that two individuals sustained injuries of varying severity.
Impact on Infrastructure
In addition to the enterprise in Rivne, critical infrastructure and civilian facilities in the Zhytomyr region were also hit. The attack resulted in damage to:
- energy facilities;
- an enterprise with foreign investments;
- a lyceum;
- multi-apartment and private residential buildings;
- warehouses;
- passenger cars.
Government Response
The authorities of Rivne and Zhytomyr expressed concern about the safety of civilians amid ongoing shelling. They urge citizens to adhere to safety measures and remain in shelters during air raid alerts.