Russia launches massive missile barrage across Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Multiple regions of Ukraine, including its capital, faced a massive Russian missile attack Thursday, the biggest wave of strikes in weeks targeting power stations and other critical infrastructure during freezing weather.

Air raid sirens rang out across the country. Ukraine’s military chief, Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi, said preliminary data showed Russia fired 69 missiles at energy facilities and Ukrainian forces shot down 54 of them. There were no immediate reports of any deaths.

Russia dispatched explosive drones to selected regions overnight before broadening the barrage with “air and sea-based cruise missiles launched from strategic aircraft and ships” in the morning, the Ukrainian air force reported.

The widespread attack was the latest in a series of Russian strikes on power and water supplies that have increased the Ukrainian population’s suffering. Moscow has launched such attacks on a weekly basis since October, while its ground forces struggle to advance.

On Thursday, air defense systems were activated in the capital, Kyiv, to fend off strikes, according to the regional administration. Sounds of explosions were heard in the city.

At least three people were wounded and hospitalized, including a 14-year- old girl, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. He warned of power outages in the capital, asking people to stockpile water and to charge their electronic devices.

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4 Comments

SRKAddict December 29, 2022 at 10:37

Does anyone know how the peace talks are going? When will Europe step up?
- Oughtsix December 29, 2022 at 18:03
  
  Which “Europe” would that be?
  
  The NATO/EU members? Who are deeply part of the US/EU/UK/WEF plan to use their installed, fraudulent, money laundering Ukraine.gov to regime change Russia and destroy it as an independent nation?
  - SRKAddict December 29, 2022 at 22:25
    
    We can only hope countries like Hungary, Italy…okay you got me. Not gonna happen.
    My first sentence set the tone. Evil doesn’t profit from peace.
Chris December 29, 2022 at 11:16

“fired 69 missiles at energy facilities and Ukrainian forces shot down 54 of them.”

Ehhhhh……….maybe.
But considering Krainelandias Track record for propaganda…I’ll say. BS.