Russia Launches Massive Aerial Assault on Ukraine, Targeting Energy and Transport Infrastructure
Summary: Russia conducted a large-scale aerial attack on Ukraine, launching 93 missiles and nearly 200 drones, severely damaging energy and transport facilities. President Zelenskyy condemned the strike as a form of terrorism aimed at “terrorising millions,” while urging global action. Ukraine’s defenses intercepted most of the missiles, but significant damage was reported. The attack follows retaliatory measures for Ukraine’s use of U.S. supplied missiles on Russian territory. Russia continues to stockpile missiles and intensify its offensive in the eastern regions of Ukraine.
Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine, firing 93 missiles and nearly 200 drones, in one of the heaviest strikes on the country’s energy infrastructure since the start of the invasion, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He condemned the attack, calling it an act of terror aimed at “terrorising millions” and urged a global response to stop Russia’s actions. Ukraine’s defenses intercepted 81 missiles, including 11 shot down by Western-supplied F-16 jets. The strikes targeted Ukraine’s energy and transport infrastructure, with major damage reported to DTEK’s thermal power plants. Russia justified the assault as retaliation for Ukraine’s strike on a Russian airbase.
Meanwhile, Russia continues to stockpile cruise and ballistic missiles, and air-launched Kinzhal missiles targeted Ukraine’s western regions. Despite Western support, including air defense systems, Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has been severely impacted, with rolling blackouts affecting millions. Russia’s ongoing offensive in the east has led to slow but steady territorial gains.
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