Zelensky says Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine
Russia Launched “massive” air strikes Ukrainian Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the energy system would be affected early Sunday morning.
According to Reuters, Vladimir Putin’s forces launched about 120 missiles and 90 drones.
Zelensky said that Ukrainian air defense systems shot down about 140 of them.
two people were killed NikolayevSouthern Ukraine was attacked by drones. Six other people were injured, including two children.
“The enemy is targeting our energy infrastructure throughout Ukraine. Unfortunately, attacks and falling debris caused damage to objects,” he said in a statement on social media.
The full statement, posted on X, is as follows:
Large-scale coordinated attacks against all regions of Ukraine. Last night and this morning, Russian terrorists used various types of drones, including Shahid drones, as well as cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and air-to-air ballistic missiles – Zircon, Iskan Del” missiles and “Dagger” missiles. In total, about 120 missiles and 90 drones were launched. Our air defense forces destroyed more than 140 air targets.
The enemy is targeting our entire Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Unfortunately, some facilities were damaged by direct impacts and falling debris. In Nikolayev, a drone attack killed two people and injured six others, including two children. I express my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. As of now, some areas are still without power, but all necessary forces are working to mitigate the consequences and restore infrastructure.
We thank all the air defense units involved in repelling this attack: anti-aircraft missile units, our aviation – F16, Soviet and MiG pilots, mobile fire teams and electronic warfare units – all worked together in an organized manner and in a coordinated manner. I appreciate the solid protection they provide.
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Another 1,640 Russia Soldiers killed in the past 24 hours Ukraine The Armed Forces have announced.
Some 720,880 Russian personnel have been killed since the invasion in February 2022, according to daily statistics that have not been confirmed by the Guardian.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the news on Facebook.
In addition, the Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed another 12 tanks and 60 drones.
Emergency power outage in Kyiv and other areas
Emergency power outage in some areas Ukraine After the strike, private energy supplier DTEK said.
“Emergency power outage Kyivin Kyiv region, in Donetsk area, in nnepropetrovsk region,” DTEK wrote on social media platform Telegram.
energy minister of ukraine Galushenko, Germany It said on Telegram that “a massive attack on our energy system is underway” and that Russian forces are “attacking power generation and transmission facilities across Ukraine.”
Ukraine’s foreign minister said it was an attack on a “peaceful city” and criticized politicians who associate with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In a statement posted on Andre Sibyha “Russia launched one of its largest air strikes: drones and missiles struck peaceful cities, sleeping civilians and critical infrastructure.
“This is the true response of war criminal Putin to all those who have called and visited him recently. We need peace through strength, not appeasement.
The attack in the early hours of Sunday was the worst since August.
President Zelensky has previously said Russia’s ruthless aerial bombardment with missiles and drones destroyed half of Ukraine’s energy production capacity.
Kiev has begged its Western allies to help rebuild its energy grid, a costly undertaking, and to provide its forces with more anti-aircraft weapons.
As a harsh winter approaches in Ukraine, the country is already suffering from severe energy shortages.
A drone crashes into a Midwest factory floor RussiaThe president of the Republic of Udmurtia said on Sunday that an explosion occurred and one person was injured.
“No serious damage was done,” Alexander Brechalov said on the Telegram messaging app.
“Unfortunately, one person was injured. He has been hospitalized – his condition is moderate.
explosions can be heard Kyiv after Russian troops launched an airstrike in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The city’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, said missile and drone strikes set the roof of a house on fire in the capital.
He added that a woman was taken to hospital after debris from the drone hit another apartment building.
Missiles also hit the following areas Lviv, Warren, Rovno and Zaporizhiawith energy infrastructure as its main target.
The Polish Air Force announced that after the air strikes were launched, Poland sent aircraft to monitor its borders.
Ukrainian Russia’s early morning air strikes on Ukraine’s power infrastructure have “severely damaged” equipment at thermal power stations, the largest private energy supplier said.
In a statement about X, DTEK It said its employees were repairing the equipment but did not specify what was hit.
It said it was assessing the extent of damage and casualty information.
DTEK added that its thermal power plants have been shelled more than 190 times since the conflict began in February 2022.
Zelensky says Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine
Russia Launched “massive” air strikes Ukrainian Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the energy system would be affected early Sunday morning.
According to Reuters, Vladimir Putin’s forces launched about 120 missiles and 90 drones.
Zelensky said that Ukrainian air defense systems shot down about 140 of them.
two people were killed NikolayevSouthern Ukraine was attacked by drones. Six other people were injured, including two children.
“The enemy is targeting our energy infrastructure throughout Ukraine. Unfortunately, attacks and falling debris caused damage to objects,” he said in a statement on social media.
The full statement, posted on X, is as follows:
Large-scale coordinated attacks against all regions of Ukraine. Last night and this morning, Russian terrorists used various types of drones, including Shahid drones, as well as cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and air-to-air ballistic missiles – Zircon, Iskan Del” missiles and “Dagger” missiles. In total, some 120 missiles and 90 drones were launched. Our air defense forces destroyed more than 140 air targets.
The enemy is targeting our entire Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Unfortunately, some facilities were damaged by direct impacts and falling debris. In Nikolayev, a drone attack killed two people and injured six others, including two children. I express my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. As of now, some areas are still without power, but all necessary forces are working to mitigate the consequences and restore infrastructure.
We thank all the air defense units involved in repelling this attack: anti-aircraft missile units, our aviation – F16, Soviet and MiG pilots, mobile fire teams and electronic warfare units – all in an organized manner A collaborative and coordinated approach. I appreciate the solid protection they provide.
