President Zelenskyy confirmed that the attack was targeted at the country’s energy infrastructure, adding that some facilities were damaged by direct hits and falling debris.
Russian forces launched a massive combined attack on Ukraine, firing 120 missiles and 90 drones across all regions of the country on Saturday night and Sunday morning.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the attack on Sunday morning, revealing that a drone strike in Mykolaiv claimed the lives of two people, while six others, including two children, were injured.
The attack targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with various types of missiles and drones used, including Shaheds, Tsyrkon, Iskander, and Kinzhal. Fortunately, Ukraine's air defense forces successfully destroyed over 140 air targets.
Reports indicate that multiple regions were affected, with explosions and damage reported in cities such as Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, and Kharkiv. The attack also caused disruptions to electrical power transportation in Odesa.
President Zelenskyy confirmed that the attack was targeted at the country’s energy infrastructure, adding that some facilities were damaged by direct hits and falling debris.
Zelenskyy, who identified the drones launched by Russia to include Shaheds, cruise, ballistic and aeroballistic missiles including Zircons, Iskanders, and Kinzhals, said the Ukraine Air Defence Forces however destroyed over 140 aerial targets.
He wrote, “A massive combined attack targeted all regions of Ukraine. Overnight and this morning, Russian terrorists used various types of drones, including Shaheds, as well as cruise, ballistic, and aeroballistic missiles—Zircons, Iskanders, and Kinzhals.
“In total, approximately 120 missiles and 90 drones were launched. Our air defense forces destroyed over 140 aerial targets.
“The enemy’s target was our energy infrastructure across Ukraine. Unfortunately, some facilities sustained damage from direct hits and falling debris.
“In Mykolaiv, a drone attack killed two people and injured six others, including two children. My deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims.
“As of now, some areas remain without power, but all necessary forces are working to mitigate the consequences and restore the infrastructure.
“We are grateful to all our air defense units that participated in repelling this attack: anti-aircraft missile forces, our aviation — pilots of F16s, Su aircraft, and MiGs, mobile fire groups, and electronic warfare units—all worked together in an organized and coordinated manner.”