Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, days 1,116 and 1,117
Briefly

On March 16th and 17th, Ukraine faced intensified attacks as a Russian missile hit Kryvyi Rih, injuring 11. A Finnish court sentenced Russian paramilitary operative Yan Petrovsky to life for war crimes. Ukraine's energy provider DTEK reported severe damage due to Russian strikes, leading to power outages in Dnipropetrovsk and Odesa. During overnight assaults, Ukraine's air force shot down 130 of 178 Russian drones. Moscow continues to assert military control, rejecting U.S. ceasefire proposals, amidst ongoing military movements in various regions.
A Russian missile struck a residential area in Kryvyi Rih, injuring 11, including two children; significant damage recorded to multiple properties within the region.
Finland sentenced Russian paramilitary operative Yan Petrovsky to life in prison for war crimes in Ukraine, including the killing of a soldier and degrading actions.
Ukraine's DTEK energy provider reported substantial damage from Russian strikes, leaving some residents without power in Dnipropetrovsk and Odesa due to the attacks.
In an overnight drone barrage, Ukraine's air force downed 130 out of 178 Russian drones, facing significant attacks amid ongoing tensions with Moscow.
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