On Monday, Russia attacked Ukraine with over 100 missiles and a similar number of drones, killing four people, injuring more than a dozen, and damaging energy facilities. President Volodymyr Zelensky called the attacks “vile.” The barrage began around midnight and continued through daybreak, marking Russia’s biggest onslaught in weeks. Ukraine’s air force reported Russian drones firing at various regions, followed by volleys of cruise and ballistic missiles.
Zelenskyy described the strikes as barbaric, targeting critical civilian infrastructure across the country. Explosions were heard in Kyiv, and the city experienced disruptions to power and water supplies due to the attack. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal confirmed that Russia targeted 15 Ukrainian regions with drones, cruise missiles, and hypersonic ballistic Kinzhal missiles.
Shmyhal condemned the attacks on energy infrastructure, leading to emergency power cuts by the state-owned power grid operator, Ukrenergo, in order to stabilize the system. He called on Ukraine’s allies to provide long-range weapons and authorization to use them against Russia’s missile launch sites. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed its attacks were precise and targeted critical Ukrainian energy facilities.
Four people were killed and thirteen others wounded in various regions due to the attacks. Blackouts and infrastructure damage were reported across multiple regions, with some areas experiencing complete or partial power outages. The private energy company DTEK implemented emergency blackouts to manage the situation. Local administrations also opened shelter-type places to provide charging facilities and refreshments during blackouts.
In response to the attack, neighboring Poland and NATO activated air defenses in the eastern part of the country. Russia, on the other hand, reported a drone attack by Ukraine, injuring people in residential areas. Russian defense forces intercepted 22 Ukrainian drones over eight provinces, preventing further attacks. The fighting in certain regions raised concerns about the safety of a nearby nuclear power plant, prompting International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi to visit the site.
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