Russian Strikes Kill 17 in Zaporizhzhia After US Announces Diesel Deal With Moscow
Russian strikes killed at least 17 people in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region on October 10, a day after the US announced a diesel deal with Russia that Ukrainian officials said would help fund Moscow’s war.
Zaporizhzhia Strikes Kill at Least 17
Russian strikes killed at least 17 people in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region on October 10. [4] Ukrainian officials described the attacks as Russia expressing gratitude for the lifting of sanctions on diesel exports. [2] President Zelenskyy wrote on X that Russia dropped five glide bombs on residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia. [2] At least 18 others were wounded in the strikes. [2] The attacks occurred the day after the US announced a deal allowing Russia to export millions of tons of diesel. [4]
Missile Attack Hits Kyiv in Afternoon
Loud explosions rang out in Kyiv around 2 p.m. on October 10 as Russia launched a series of missiles following a morning drone attack on energy infrastructure. [5] The afternoon missile attack injured at least seven people in the city’s northern Obolon district by 5 p.m. [5] Five of the injured were hospitalized, with three in serious condition. [5] Missile debris fell on the grounds of a residential building in Obolon. [5] A strike caused a fire exceeding 200 square meters at a boating station near Natalka park. [5] The fire was extinguished, and rescue workers began dismantling and dousing structures. [5] A single-story building and the courtyards of residential high-rises were also damaged. [5] Parts of Kyiv were left without electricity after Russian strikes damaged energy infrastructure. [5] The mayor reported power outages in the Pechersk and Borshchahivka districts. [5] The city also experienced water supply disruptions. [5] Sudden voltage drops halted Kyiv Metro train services and escalator operations, though service later resumed with longer intervals. [5] The Bucha district in Kyiv Oblast also lost power. [5] President Zelenskyy stated that the consequences of allowing Russia to sell oil products were most clearly felt in Kyiv that day. [5] He noted that following numerous attacks with jet-powered Shahed drones against energy facilities, a ballistic missile attack began as well. [5] Only some of the missiles were intercepted. [5] Zelenskyy added that every additional billion dollars Russia earns from exports will be spent on critical components for weapons production, upgrading Shahed drones, manufacturing missiles, and recruiting additional mercenaries. [5]
Ukrainian President Zelensky thanks Norwegian Prime Minister Støre for support after Russian strikes in Zaporizhzhia. — Source: vg
Odesa Office Building Targeted
Russian forces launched a strike on an office building in Odesa. [1] Damage was caused to the building's facade and roof and cars parked nearby. [1] The ensuing fire caused by the Russian strike was extinguished. [1] No information on casualties has been received. [1]
Steel Plant in Kryvyi Rih Shuts Down
ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih is starting the process of placing its steel plant in cold idle mode. [3] The decision follows four devastating missile attacks that killed six employees and injured more than 18 others. [3] The attacks forced the suspension of primary metallurgical production. [3] Over the next two months the company will prepare for and carry out a safe shutdown of production. [3] It will then preserve its industrial assets so that operations can resume once hostilities have ended. [3] CEO Mauro Longobardo stated that a cold idle is not just a suspension of production and that the number one priority is to protect people and industrial assets for the earliest possible restart. [3] He added that the ArcelorMittal Group is not leaving Ukraine but that safe operation is impossible as long as the war continues. [3] It was previously reported that the company was halting operations at Ukraine's largest steel plant following four missile strikes over the past five weeks. [3] On 17 August a missile strike damaged key energy and blast furnace production facilities, killing two people and injuring 13. [3]
Steel plant in Kryvyi Rih placed in cold idle mode due to Russian missile attacks. — Source: ukrainskapravda
Ukrainian Reaction to US-Russia Diesel Agreement
President Donald Trump announced on October 9 that he had agreed with Russian President Vladimir Putin to allow Russian diesel onto global markets. [5] The deal drew sharp criticism from Ukraine for providing sanctions relief to Moscow. [5] Ukrainian officials said the agreement signals that further attacks are somehow permissible. [5] Zelenskyy stated that yesterday there were entirely different signals sent to Russia. [5] He warned that every additional billion dollars Russia manages to earn from exports will fund weapons, missiles, upgraded Shahed drones and mercenaries. [5] Public anger was evident in Kyiv where people gathered at a memorial for fallen soldiers. [2] One resident said Trump has shown his true face and cares only about oil, fuel prices and what Americans must pay. [2] The Ukrainian delegation that had been in talks in Miami left the talks and returned to Ukraine. [2] Talks between European, Ukrainian and American representatives had taken place since October 9. [2]
Zelenskyy Thanks Norway and Urges Stronger Measures
Zelenskyy spoke by telephone with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. [2] He expressed gratitude for Norway’s willingness to help and called the current period very critical. [2] Zelenskyy wrote that new measures are needed to prevent Russia from getting the impression that it can break the world and continue the war indefinitely. [2] He linked the latest attacks directly to the diesel agreement, saying Russia expressed its thanks for the lifting of sanctions by striking residential buildings. [2]
