Russia carried out a massive attack onUkraine’s energy infrastructure with the launch of 120 missiles and 90 drones, reported Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who added that the air defense forces managed to destroy 140 air targets.
“A massive combined attack in all regions of Ukraine. During the night and morning, Russian terrorists used drones of different types, including “shaheds”. Cruise, ballistic and air missiles: “Zircon”, “Iskander”, “Kinzhal”. In total, around 120 missiles and 90 drones. “Our air defense forces destroyed more than 140 air targets,” he said in a message on Telegram.
He added that the Russians’ objective was energy infrastructure throughout Ukraine and indicated that unfortunately there was damaged facilities due to impacts and falling debris. In Mikolayiv, a drone attack left two people dead and six others injured, including two children, Zelensky reported, and expressed condolences to the families and friends of the victims.
He pointed out that there are areas without electricity and assured that all necessary forces would participate in the debris removal and restoration efforts. Zelensky thanked all air defense forces that participated in repelling this attack: anti-aircraft missile troops, aviation – F-16, Sukhoi and MiG pilots -, mobile fire groups and electronic warfare units. “Everyone worked in an organized manner. Thank you for your reliable protection!”, he wrote.
