Russian attacks kill 20 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy criticizes diesel deal

Summary

Russian attacks killed 20 people in Ukraine, with three children among those killed in strikes on Zaporizhzhia, according to The Hindu. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the U.S.-Russia diesel deal a weak decision, saying it would help Moscow prolong the war. This follows earlier reports of Russian strikes on Kyiv homes and power facilities, with outlets differing on the death toll.

Timeline

1. The Hindu

   17 Oct 2026, 09:10 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that Russian attacks killed 20 people in Ukraine, including three children in Zaporizhzhia, and that Zelenskyy criticized the U.S.-Russia diesel deal as a weak decision that would help Moscow prolong the war.