On Sunday, Russia unleashed a massive drone and missile assault on Ukraine, marking the most extensive attack in recent months.
The offensive, described by Ukrainian officials as the largest seen in over three months, specifically targeted the nation’s energy infrastructure, killing civilians and raising concerns about Moscow’s strategy ahead of the harsh winter season.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russia launched a staggering 120 missiles and 90 drones in the widespread attack.
The assault included various types of drones, notably Iranian-made Shahed models, as well as cruise, ballistic, and aircraft-launched ballistic missiles.
According to Zelensky, Ukrainian defense forces successfully intercepted and shot down 140 airborne threats during the attack, limiting the scale of destruction.
“The primary target of the enemy was our energy infrastructure across the country,” Zelensky stated in a Telegram post. “Despite our defensive efforts, there is significant damage to several facilities from missile hits and falling debris.
Tragically, in Mykolaiv, a drone strike killed two people and injured six others, including two children.”
The head of Kyiv’s City Military Administration, Serhii Popko, confirmed that this combined drone and missile attack was the most powerful Russia has launched in the past