Russian forces launched cruise missiles that changed course and headed toward Odesa Oblast during a nationwide air-raid warning.
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At 05:57, the Air Force reported that cruise missiles launched by the Russians had changed course and were heading towards Odesa.
An air-raid warning was issued throughout Ukraine.
Russia launched 16 missiles and drones (6 Shahed drones and 10 cruise missiles) primarily targeting Odesa Oblast overnight on Sept. 17
Maestro Yoshida... spoke with Kyiv Post about his experience.
Air defense was deployed along the route of the missiles and UAVs. Fighter aircraft, anti-aircraft missile units, mobile fire groups, and other means of destruction were involved in repelling the air attack.
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