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A policeman helps an elderly woman to walk out from a residential building damaged by a Russian airstrike in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged support for U.S. sanctions against Russia after President Donald Trump paused them. The White House decision raises fears of Ukraine's vulnerability to Russian attacks as winter approaches. Overnight, Russian strikes killed at least four people in Ukraine, while Ukrainian drones killed a woman in a Russian border region. Zelenskyy called Trump's move unfortunate but hoped sanctions can still be revived. Critics argue Trump's decision aids Russia. Meanwhile, Russia targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, while Ukrainian drones disrupted flights at Moscow airports.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia launched ballistic missiles and drones to attack Ukraine's energy infrastructure again. He noted Monday that Kyiv received no early warning from partner countries. The attacks damaged over 10 energy facilities, leaving more than half a million people without power, heat and running water. A 21-year-old woman was killed in Kyiv. Zelenskyy is also dealing with U.S. policy changes from President Donald Trump that benefit Russia, including waiving sanctions on Moscow. Meanwhile, limits on Ukraine’s use of SpaceX’s Starlink system have affected drone operations. Western intelligence has been crucial for Ukraine, but fears are growing that such support may wane.
