Russia uses 99 missiles, drones in latest assault - Kyiv

Russia uses 99 missiles, drones in latest assault - Kyiv

The Ukrainian Air Force reported on friday Russia had deployed a total of 99 missiles and drones in today's assault. The Russian occupying forces unleashed 60 drones and 39 various missile types during the extensive onslaught on Ukraine. Mykola Oleshchuk, the commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, disseminated this information via social media channels.


As per Oleshchuk's report, the adversary launched a formidable missile-aircraft assault originating from Kursk, Ryazan, Belgorod, and Saratov districts of Russia, as well as from the annexed Crimea, targeting Ukraine's heating and energy infrastructure.

Lieutenant General Oleschuk indicated that cruise missiles were predominantly utilized, along with three aeroballistic Kinzhal missiles and 2 ballistic Iskander M missiles.

The Ukrainian defense forces intercepted and destroyed 26 Russian missiles and 58 unmanned aerial vehicles. According to the Ukrainian state-owned company Ukrenergo, today's coordinated Russian offensive inflicted damage on hydroelectric power plants and thermal power plants in the central and western regions. Electricity supply to populated areas of Dnepropetrovsk region was disrupted, while a recovery schedule was initiated in the Kharkiv region.


A Ukrainian private energy company reported damage to three thermal power plants under its management, resulting in one energy worker sustaining injuries. This follows a previous large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy facilities on March 22.


In the latest assault, at least six individuals were injured across various areas of Ukraine's Dnepropetrovsk region due to rocket and drone strikes. Local authorities confirmed damage to about 10 houses and other structures.





The Ukrainian Air Force reported on friday Russia had deployed a total of 99 missiles and drones in today's assault. The Russian occupying forces unleashed 60 drones and 39 various missile types during the extensive onslaught on Ukraine. Mykola Oleshchuk, the commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, disseminated this information via social media channels.


As per Oleshchuk's report, the adversary launched a formidable missile-aircraft assault originating from Kursk, Ryazan, Belgorod, and Saratov districts of Russia, as well as from the annexed Crimea, targeting Ukraine's heating and energy infrastructure.

Lieutenant General Oleschuk indicated that cruise missiles were predominantly utilized, along with three aeroballistic Kinzhal missiles and 2 ballistic Iskander M missiles.

The Ukrainian defense forces intercepted and destroyed 26 Russian missiles and 58 unmanned aerial vehicles. According to the Ukrainian state-owned company Ukrenergo, today's coordinated Russian offensive inflicted damage on hydroelectric power plants and thermal power plants in the central and western regions. Electricity supply to populated areas of Dnepropetrovsk region was disrupted, while a recovery schedule was initiated in the Kharkiv region.


A Ukrainian private energy company reported damage to three thermal power plants under its management, resulting in one energy worker sustaining injuries. This follows a previous large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy facilities on March 22.


In the latest assault, at least six individuals were injured across various areas of Ukraine's Dnepropetrovsk region due to rocket and drone strikes. Local authorities confirmed damage to about 10 houses and other structures.