Russia Strikes ‘Critical Infrastructure’ Across Ukraine, Including Kyiv

The Russian military struck positions throughout Ukraine—including the capital Kyiv—on Oct. 17, as Western powers promised to ramp up support for the beleaguered nation. 
According to Ukrainian officials, Russian forces used drones to hit targets in Kyiv, while also shelling multiple positions elsewhere in the country.
“Kamikaze drones and missiles are attacking all of Ukraine,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said via messaging app Telegram, claiming that at least one residential building in Kyiv had been struck.
“The enemy can attack our cities, but it won’t be able to break us … we will get victory,” Zelensky said.
Ukrainian officials said the Kyiv attacks—which reportedly killed at least three people—had featured Iranian-built “suicide drones,” which detonate themselves upon reaching their targets….