Burned cars, shelled apartments, dozens injured. During the night of January 17, Russian forces once again shelled Kharkiv and Odessa.

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A wounded resident of Kharkiv near the scene of the attack. January 17, 2024. Photo by Yakov Lyashenko. Kharkov

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Apartment in ruins after drone attack. January 17, 2024. Photo by Timofey Melnikov. Odessa

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Air alarms sounded in Kharkiv around ten o'clock in the evening, followed by several explosions. As a result of the attack of the Russians, 17 people were injured. One person is in serious condition. This was announced by the mayor of Kharkiv Igor Terekhov.

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Rescue services provide assistance to residents after the attack. January 17, 2024. Photo by Yakov Lyashenko. Kharkov

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Terekhov added that the strikes were directed at the city center: “It is precisely where there is no military infrastructure, and precisely where there is housing development.”

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Police evacuate residents of the house affected by the attack. January 17, 2024. Photo by Yakov Lyashenko. Kharkov

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The injured leg of a woman who was hit by a missile attack by the Russians. January 17, 2024. Photo by Yakov Lyashenko. Kharkov

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Almost every day Kharkov is hit by anti-aircraft missile systems “С-300“ from the territory of Russian Belgorod.

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A man smokes near his damaged home. January 17, 2024. Photo by Timofey Melnikov. Odessa

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The Russian military attacked Odessa with drones around 2 a.m.

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Utility workers near a burned car in the yard. January 17, 2024. Photo by Timofey Melnikov. Odessa

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Head of the Odessa Regional State Administration Oleg Kiper reported three wounded, 130 people were evacuated from the damaged house. “One wounded man is still in hospital, his life is not in danger. Two more women continue to be treated at home,” he said.

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Red Cross workers provide assistance to Odessa residents. January 17, 2024. Photo by Timofey Melnikov. Odessa

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In addition, the wreckage of the drones damaged the main pipelines of Odessa. Currently, 58 houses remain without heating.

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Damaged cars in the yard. January 17, 2024. Photo by Timofey Melnikov. Odessa

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The Air Force of the Armed Forces reported that in total Russia used 20 attacks during the attacks “shahediv“, against Kharkov — two missiles “С-300“.

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