In the early hours of February 17, air raid alerts were activated in several regions of Ukraine due to an ongoing assault involving Russian strike drones. The alerts were confirmed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Air Force.
According to military reports, hostile drone groups were detected moving from the Sumy and Kharkiv regions, traversing through Poltava towards Kirovohrad. Additionally, drone activity was noted in the Kherson region and the northeastern part of Mykolaiv, heading towards Kropyvnytskyi.
As of 12:28 AM, alerts were in effect for the Chernihiv, Sumy, Poltava, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, and Zaporizhzhia regions. Residents in these areas were urged to remain vigilant and follow safety protocols.
The recent air raid alerts in Ukraine highlight the ongoing threat posed by drone attacks from Russian forces. Multiple regions are affected, prompting military and civilian responses to ensure safety.