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title: "Russia Hits Zaporizhstal with Ballistic Missiles for Fifth Time Since August: Six Missiles, No Casualties, But Production Remains Halted"
description: "On October 17, Russia struck Zaporizhstal with ballistic missiles for the fifth time since August, with six shells damaging energy and logistics infrastructure. There were no casualties, but normal production has not resumed."
date: 2026-10-17T15:47:15.290Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/zaporizhstal-fifth-ballistic-missile-attack
tags: [zaporizhstal, metinvest, ballistic-missiles, ukraine-war, metallurgy]
author: "Roman V."
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Russia Hits Zaporizhstal with Ballistic Missiles for Fifth Time Since August: Six Missiles, No Casualties, But Production Remains Halted

![Aftermath of the missile strike on Zaporizhstal metallurgical plant featuring a damaged blue truck](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/17/zaporozhstal-pyataya-ataka-ballisticheskimi-raketami/zaporozhstal-pyataya-ataka-ballisticheskimi-raketami-1.webp)

## Key Points

- On October 17, six ballistic missiles were fired at Zaporizhstal — the fifth massive attack since August
- Internal energy and logistics infrastructure facilities and blast furnace production sites were hit
- There were no fatalities or injuries from this attack as workers moved to shelters in time
- A total of 23 ballistic missiles have been fired at the plant since August; eight workers were killed and 31 injured
- Normal production has not resumed since the August 11 shelling; the plant has expanded its network of shelters

At dawn on October 17, 2026, the Zaporizhstal metallurgical plant was targeted by ballistic missile strikes for the fifth time since the beginning of August. Six shells hit the enterprise's internal energy and logistics infrastructure facilities, and once again damaged the blast furnace production sites. Thanks to workers moving to shelters in a timely manner, there were no fatalities or injuries as a result of this attack.

### Course of the Attack and Nature of Damage

According to Metinvest Group Operations Director Oleksandr Myronenko, the strikes hit energy and logistics facilities, as well as blast furnace production sites that had already suffered during previous attacks. Following the series of strikes, the enterprise has not returned to normal operating mode, so, as management emphasizes, “there is no logic in the ongoing shelling, just as there is no logic in the war itself.” Workers, having heard the air raid alert, headed to shelters, which helped avoid casualties this time.

### Metinvest's Stance: People Are the Main Value

In his statement, Oleksandr Myronenko focused on the enterprise team. According to him, professionalism, competence, and team spirit have always been the company's values, but under constant shelling, the employees' “strength of spirit” comes to the fore. He thanked the workers who “clear the rubble meter by meter,” unite to eliminate the consequences of the strikes, and return to work at the damaged sites after the all-clear signals — by the iron troughs, energy units, and locomotives.

### Chronology: Five Massive Attacks Since August

According to the data provided, Zaporizhstal was subjected to massive ballistic attacks on August 11 and 27, September 12 and 17, and October 17, 2026. Over this period, a total of 23 ballistic missiles were fired at the enterprise. As a result of these strikes, eight plant workers were killed, and another 31 metallurgists sustained injuries of varying severity.

### Remediation and Production Status

Following the shelling on August 11, the entire production complex was shut down, and workers were engaged in debris removal and damage assessment. Some technological processes were promptly resumed to maintain equipment in a safe condition and eliminate potential man-made risks for personnel and citizens. Further work was carried out at a critically necessary level, while normal-mode production was never resumed.

### Expansion of Protective Structures

Given the constant security risks due to systematic shelling of Zaporizhzhia, the enterprise promptly expanded its network of protective structures. Additionally, mobile shelters with reinforced structures were installed in areas where post-attack cleanup and equipment repair work is underway. This made it possible to minimize the distance and time required for workers to reach a shelter, which is especially important during ballistic missile attacks.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Россия в пятый раз атаковала "Запорожсталь": по комбинату выпустили шесть ракет баллистики](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/rosiya-vp-yate-atakuvala-zaporizhstal-kombinatu-1792235713.html) - Primary source: six missiles, damage to energy and logistics infrastructure and blast furnace sites, no casualties, Myronenko's quote, timeline of 11/27.08, 12/17.09, 17.10, 23 missiles, 8 dead, 31 injured.
- [Россия в пятый раз атаковала Запорожсталь: по комбинату выпустили ещё шесть баллистических ракет](https://glavred.info/ukraine/rossiya-v-pyatyy-raz-atakovala-zaporozhstal-po-kombinatu-vypustili-eshche-shest-ballisticheskih-raket-10804943.html) - Confirms the date of 17.10, six missiles, absence of casualties due to shelters, and management's quote.
- [Россия в пятый раз атаковала "Запорожсталь": по комбинату в общей сложности выпустили 23 ...](https://delo.ua/ru/news/rossiya-v-pyatyi-raz-atakovala-zaporozstal-po-kombinatu-v-obshhei-sloznosti-vypustili-23-ballisticeskie-rakety-474529/) - Confirms five attacks, 23 missiles, 8 dead and 31 injured, as well as the expansion of protective structures.
- [Россия в пятый раз с августа атаковала "Запорожсталь" баллистическими ракетами](https://gordonua.com/section-war/news-rosiya-vpyate-vid-serpnya-atakuvala-zaporizhstal-balistychnymy-raketamy-17-10-2026.html) - Confirms six missiles, damage to energy and logistics infrastructure and blast furnace sites.

## FAQ

### How many missiles were fired at Zaporizhstal on October 17?

At dawn on October 17, six ballistic missiles were fired at the enterprise.

### Were there any fatalities or injuries from this attack?

No, thanks to workers moving to shelters in a timely manner, there were no fatalities or injuries.

### How many total attacks and missiles have been recorded since August?

Since August, Zaporizhstal has suffered five massive ballistic attacks (August 11 and 27, September 12 and 17, October 17); a total of 23 ballistic missiles were fired, resulting in eight worker deaths and 31 injuries.

### Has normal production resumed?

No, after the August 11 shelling, the entire complex was shut down, some processes were resumed at a critically necessary level, but normal-mode production was never restored.