Russian-Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Multiple Cities Causing Casualties

On July 17, Russian forces launched multiple drone attacks on Ukrainian cities including Kaniv, Dnipro, and Nikopol, resulting in civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. In Kaniv, a strike drone hit an infrastructure facility injuring one person, while Dnipro experienced fires, business damage, and at least one death along with multiple injuries, with Ukrainian forces managing to destroy 22 Russian drones. Russian drone strikes also targeted the Dnipropetrovsk region and Nikopol district, causing additional injuries and property damage. Ukraine responded with increased long-range drone strikes inside Russia, targeting military and industrial sites in regions like Tula and Voronezh, with reports of damage to a chemical plant and residential buildings, including injuries to children in Voronezh. Russia claimed to have intercepted over 120 Ukrainian drones overnight, but several strikes still penetrated defenses, causing damage and casualties. Both sides continue to deploy drones extensively as part of their broader military strategies in the ongoing conflict.