An explosion occurred at the Avangard chemical plant in Bashkortostan, injuring at least six people. The accident happened at the plant's nitrogen unit, and local residents reported loud explosions and bright flashes.
Slovakia will transfer a new energy equipment package worth 500,000 euros to Ukraine. The country will also allocate 300,000 euros for the construction of shelters in schools in frontline areas.
On the night of October 17, Ukraine repelled an attack of 70 attack UAVs, about 50 of which were of the "Shahed" type. Air defense shot down 35 enemy drones in the north and east of the country.
On the night of October 17, Kryvyi Rih was subjected to a massive attack by enemy UAVs, with over 10 explosions recorded. Fires broke out in the city, and air defense is working.
Mykhailo Podolyak stated that America is changing its approach to Russia's war with Ukraine and increasing military aid.
Ukraine is monitoring the situation regarding the threat from Belarus, not recording a significant increase in troops, as confirmed by MP Yehor Cherniev. The use of Belarusian territory for air strikes is possible, but it is not a new threat to the north of Ukraine.
