Russian aerial bombs struck Zaporizhzhia and targeted the central Poltava region, while allies secured defense contributions for Ukraine.
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Updated Oct 18
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What happened
Russian aerial bombs struck Zaporizhzhia and targeted the central Poltava region, while allies secured defense contributions for Ukraine.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Russia has occupied parts of Zaporizhzhia Oblast and struck apartment buildings.1 source
Ukraine requested a UNSC meeting following Russian aerial bombings in Zaporizhzhia.1 source
Strikes hit Zaporizhzhia and SE Ukraine; drones were shot down.1 source
Guided aerial bombs and strikes caused fires in civilian infrastructure across three regions.1 source
Russian strikes hit Zaporizhzhia and Poltava; allies provide defense aid.1 source
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The entities involved
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Zaporizhzhia
city and administrative centre of Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine
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Sumy
city and capital of Sumy Oblast in north-eastern Ukraine
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Ukrainian Air Force
aerial warfare branch of Ukraine's armed forces
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