Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia early Tuesday morning, March 17, striking near a Nova Poshta logistics terminal and injuring several people.
Head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration (OVA) Ivan Fedorov said on Telegram that the strike hit near one of the company’s terminals while employees were at work.
Eight people were injured in the attack. Four employees suffered concussions, while three others sustained cuts to the head and body.
According to the State Emergency Service (DSNS), four of the injured were hospitalized, while the others declined hospitalization.
Nova Poshta later clarified that its innovative “SICH” terminal in Zaporizhzhia was hit.
“All employees who were on shift are alive. Some of those who were in shelter during the attack received concussions, and one was injured. They are currently under medical supervision, and we are providing all necessary assistance,” the company said.
The company added that it switched to reserve logistics capacities immediately after the strike to ensure uninterrupted deliveries.
In the Odesa region, Russian overnight attacks damaged energy, industrial, and port infrastructure, according to OVA’s head Oleh Kiper.
Enterprise facilities and equipment were damaged, and fires broke out but were quickly extinguished. No casualties were reported.
Power outages were recorded in some settlements, while critical infrastructure was switched to backup power.
In the Sumy region, two people were killed and nine others injured in Russian drone attacks, according to the National Police.
In the Sadivska community, a drone struck a grain truck, killing a 40-year-old driver at the scene.
In the Velykypysarivska community, a drone hit a motorcycle, killing a 48-year-old man.
The highest number of injuries was recorded in the Sumy community, where 6 people were wounded, including men aged 39, 43, and 51, and women aged 30 and 56. A 67-year-old resident was also injured in a separate drone strike.
In the Shostka community, a 46-year-old man and woman were injured, while in the Rychkivska community, a 61-year-old man was wounded in a UAV explosion.
According to the Air Force, from 6 p.m. on March 16, Russia launched 178 attack drones, including Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmas types, with around 110 identified as Shahed drones.
Ukrainian air defenses – including aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, unmanned systems, and mobile fire groups – repelled the attack.
As of 8:00 a.m., 154 drones had been shot down or suppressed.
A total of 22 drones struck targets across 12 locations, while debris from intercepted drones fell in two additional locations.