Russia launched 93 missiles against Ukraine’s electrical system

Russia attacked Ukraine with a launch of 93 missiles and about 200 drones in total, pointing against the rival’s electrical system. Following this, Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenskyqualified as one of the widest attacks of the entire war against the energy system.

In that sense, the president questioned from his social networks: “That’s Putin’s peace plan, destroy everything. “This is how he wants to negotiate, terrorizing millions of people.”

Then he explained that 81 of the missiles fired by Russia could be shot down by the Ukrainian Army and added that the country commanded by Putin used cruise and ballistic missiles in the attack. Eleven of the cruise missiles were intercepted by Western F-16 aircraft.

On the other hand, Zelensky denounced that Russia continues to access imported electronic components for missile manufacturingdespite the previous international sanctions that had been imposed on it. In this way, he pointed against the oil sale that collaborates with the financing of the Russian army for war.

Russia’s attack on Ukraine

According to the Ukrainian authorities, among the objectives of this attack are counted various energy infrastructures and other types in the west of the European country. Furthermore, among the 93 missiles, it is worth noting that they detected at least one of North Korean origin.

Various regions such as Lviv, Ternopil and Ivano-Frankivsk They were the focus of attack in this Russian bombing. From Ukraine they stated that 81 missiles were shot down11 of which were cruisers and were intercepted by F-16 aircraft.

At the time of the attack, Herman GalushchenkoUkrainian Energy Minister, denounced: “The enemy continues his terror. “Once again, the energy sector across Ukraine is under massive attack.”

Likewise, he assured that “Workers in the sector are taking all necessary measures to mitigate the negative effects on the electrical grid.” adding that “the damage suffered will be assessed as soon as the situation allows.”

For its part, the private electric company DTEKone of its thermal power plants received significant damage. These plants were targeted repeatedly in the more than 10 massive Russian attacks of this 2024.

The response of the Russian government

He Russian Ministry of Defense He assured that his attack is a response to the launch American missile preview ATACMS far-reaching by Ukraine. The European country’s target was an airfield in southern Russia.

“In response to the use of American long range missilesthe Russian Armed Forces launched a massive attack with long-range high-precision weapons and maritime and land location”says a statement from the organization.

The note adds that in the attack “assault drones were also used to hit vital installations of the energy network that feed the enemy military industry.” However, he highlights: “The objectives of the attack were achieved. All facilities have been reached”.

“On December 11, an attack was carried out from the territory of Ukraine with six American-made ATACMS tactical missiles against an airfield in the city of Taganrog, southern Rostov region“he recalled.