Russia launched 120 missiles, 90 drones targeting Ukraine’s infrastructure, claims Zelenskyy

Russia on Sunday launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine, described by officials as the largest over the past months, targeting energy infrastructure and killing civilians. The incident occurred as concerns about Moscow's plans to destroy Ukraine's ability to generate electricity in advance of the harsh winter months are growing. In a massive onslaught throughout Ukraine, Russia fired 90 drones and 120 missiles, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He said that a variety of drones, including Iranian-made Shaheds, as well as ballistic, cruise, and aircraft-launched ballistic missiles, were used. 140 aviation targets were shot down by Ukrainian defense forces, Zelenskyy claimed in a Telegram post. Ukrainian man records Russian Kh-101 cruise missiles flying over southern Ukraine this morning. Russia launched more than 100 missiles and almost as many suicide drones in an attack that cost them around USD 600 mln pic.twitter.com/XEIPWTJCFB — Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) November 17, 2024 Also Read | Viral video: German slackliners' walk between hot air balloons at 2.5 km altitude; sets new world record Zelenskyy stated, "The enemy targeted our energy infrastructure throughout Ukraine. Unfortunately, there is damage to objects from hits and falling debris. In Mykolaiv, a drone attack resulted in two fatalities and six injuries, including two children." Serhii Popko, the head of Kyiv's City Military Administration, said the combined drone and missile attack was the most potent in three months. Russia launches largest missile attack on Ukraine since August. It’s 1. clearly targeting #Ukraine’s