Multiple cities in Ukraine, including Kyiv, were hit by a large-scale missile attack by Russia. The attack targeted power facilities, raising fears of long blackouts and psychological pressure on the Ukrainian population. Air defenses were engaged, and powerful blasts were heard in Kyiv and other cities as the attack unfolded. Power supply was cut to several districts as a precaution, while regions like Volyn reported damage to energy infrastructure. In Mykolaiv, two people were killed in a drone attack, and other cities like Zaporizhzhia and Odesa were also targeted. The Ukrainian air force urged residents to take cover as Russian cruise, ballistic, and hypersonic missiles were launched.
The attack was described as one of the largest air assaults by Russia, targeting peaceful cities and critical infrastructure. This was seen as a response to world leaders interacting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s recent phone call. NATO member Poland scrambled its air force as a security precaution due to the Russian attack using cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and drones.
In Kyiv, a residential building caught fire from falling debris, injuring at least two people. This attack was the largest since August, when Russia launched drones and missiles across Ukraine, resulting in casualties. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has escalated with this latest attack, causing destruction and casualties in multiple cities.
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