This Sunday, during the night but also in the morning, Russia launched a massive attack against Ukrainian energy infrastructure, with 120 missiles and 90 drones, as reported by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The leader assures that the Ukrainian air defense forces managed to destroy 140 air targets.
“There was 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.
Zelensky added that the Russians’ target was energy infrastructure throughout Ukraine and noted that unfortunately some facilities had suffered damage from impacts and falling debris. In Mikoláyiv, a drone attack left two dead and six others injured, including two children, according to information from the president, who expressed his condolences to the families and friends of the victims.
He also pointed out that there are areas without electricity and said all necessary forces would participate in 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.
