Kiev ∙ Russia’s heavy missile attack aimed at destroying energy plants and other infrastructure in Ukraine. Valery Salushnyi, head of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, said that the attack was carried out with 71 cruise missiles, 35 S-300 missiles and 7 Iranian-made drones. Ukraine shot down 61 cruise missiles and 5 drones.
The attack on Friday morning shook the nation. Power supply was broken in many areas. 17 missiles hit Zaporizhia within an hour. Power outages in 6 provinces. Energy company Ukrainergo reported that 4 thermal power plants were completely destroyed. 8 people were injured in Harkiv. Mayor Vitaly Klitschko said 10 missiles aimed at the capital Kyiv were destroyed. At least three explosions took place in Kiev.
Russia’s heavy attack comes after President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to meet EU leaders to secure more weapons. As the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine approaches, there are indications that the missile attack is ahead of preparations for a ground war. The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denis Shimhal said that the current attack is a strategy not to admit defeat and an attempt is made to deny people water and electricity during the winter.
Meanwhile, Moldova summoned the Russian diplomat to protest the violation of its airspace by Russian missiles. The British Intelligence Service said that about 30 Russian armored vehicles were found abandoned in the Ukrainian city of Wuhledar. The Russian soldiers who lost the battle fought here abandoned their tanks and escaped. Russian bloggers also released pictures indicating this defeat.
English Summary: Large scale missile attack in Ukraine
