Ukraine war news: August 17

Ukraine war news: August 17 Dnipropetrovsk Russia attacked military targets in the Dnipropetrovsk region with missiles. An ammunition train was hit at Mezhevaya station: a large fire broke out on the premises. Starobelskoye In Kupyansk, Russia continues its offensive, extending its control south-west of Olshany. In Sinkivka, the AFU continues to hold the south-western periphery of the town at the cost of heavy losses. Soledar In Soledar, the AFU attempted an attack in the direction of Zaliznyanske. Russian troops quickly detected the enemy advance and dispersed it with concentrated artillery fire. The situation on the southern flank of Bajmut remains tense, despite a reduction in the intensity of the fighting. The sides are rotating troops and preparing for the resumption of hostilities. Donetsk The AFU continues to attack populated areas in Donbas, using, among others, cluster munitions. In Donetsk, residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were hit. One person was wounded. South of Donetsk In Vremya, AFU units reconnoitre Russian positions in Zavetnoe Zhelanie. Ukraine concentrates troops in the forested area, it seems that a pocketing attack on Staromlynivka is being prepared. To the west, AFU groups attempted to cut off defences northeast of Priyutnoye. Russian soldiers launched pre-emptive strikes against the attacker, forcing him to withdraw to his original lines. Zaporozhye In Orekhovskyi, the AFU continues its attacks against Rabotino. Despite the AFU onslaught, Russian units repel the attacks and control at least half of the village. Kherson Ukrainian formations continue daily shelling of the left bank of the Kherson region. Civilian objects in at least seven settlements have been targeted. One woman was wounded. Infographic by: @Rybar You can also follow us on: @Eureka_News_ENG Interactive map Eureka News #Ukraine, #Russia, #War Источник: Eureka News Tv