According to the ATO Press Center, terrorists had been continuously shelling the emplacements of the ATO forces and houses of the local residents in Nyzhnya Krynka from MLRS BM-21 “Grad” on September 17 from 8:45 to 11:40.

As a result of the shelling, 9 dwelling houses of the residents of Nyzhnya Krynka have been destroyed, over 10 civilians were killed, and dozens were injured.