Ukrainian rescuers release photos of aftermath of Russian drone attack on Rivne

The agency said seven people were injured in the Russian strike. Civilian infrastructure was also damaged.

Rescuers, explosives experts and psychologists from Ukraine's State Emergency Service are working at the strike sites. Emergency rescue operations are ongoing.

In addition, Russian forces struck a large shopping mall in Rivne on the morning of Oct. 16.

Earlier reports said a Russian attack overnight on Oct. 15 left parts of Rivne and the surrounding district without electricity. Koval said energy workers were working to restore power.

On Oct. 14, Russian forces attacked a residential area in Rivne with a drone, injuring eight people, including a child. The strike set four vehicles and the roof of a three-story building on fire and damaged a neighboring residential building.