Russia Launches Largest Onslaught in Weeks, Firing 100+ Missiles and Drones at Ukraine

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Heavy artillery and drone strikes from Russia killed four people, injured over a dozen, and damaged energy facilities across multiple regions in Ukraine. The attacks, described by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as "vile," targeted critical civilian infrastructure and left many without power and water. In response, Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal urged allies to provide equipment and permission to use it on targets inside Russia.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 100 missiles and a similar number of drones were fired by Russia in a single attack, marking the country's largest onslaught in weeks.
  • Four people were killed and over a dozen were injured in the attacks, with damage to energy facilities and residential buildings reported across multiple regions.
  • The attacks targeted critical civilian infrastructure, with power and water supplies disrupted in the capital city of Kyiv.
  • Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal urged allies to provide equipment and permission to use it on targets inside Russia to stop the "barbaric shelling of Ukrainian cities."
  • The US has re-prioritized U.S. air defense exports to send to Ukraine first and is surging energy equipment to repair Ukraine's energy grid.
  • At least 194 settlements in the eastern region of Sumy lost power, while 19 others had a partial blackout.
  • Ukraine's air force said swarms of Russian drones fired at multiple regions, followed by volleys of cruise and ballistic missiles.
  • International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi will visit the nuclear power plant in the Kursk region, which has raised concerns about the fighting and nuclear safety.

Statistics:

  • 100+ missiles and drones fired by Russia in a single attack
  • 4 people killed and over 13 injured in the attacks
  • 194 settlements in Sumy region lost power
  • 19 settlements in Sumy region had a partial blackout
  • International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi to visit the nuclear power plant in Kursk region on Tuesday
  • 22 Ukrainian drones intercepted overnight and in the morning over eight provinces in Russia
  • Ukrainian drone attack overnight in central Russia, injuring 4 people

Sources:

  • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) —
  • Presidential press service of Ukraine
  • U.S. President Joe Biden
  • Ukrainian Air Force
  • International Atomic Energy Agency
  • Russian Defense Ministry
  • Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal
  • Polish military
  • The Associated Press (AP)