Russia has launched one of its most extensive air assaults on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure and causing widespread blackouts across over half of the country.
Despite Ukraine intercepting many of the missiles and drones, the strikes were a reminder to Ukrainians and Western leaders that Russia still holds significant power in the conflict.
Ukraine's air force chief, Mykola Oleshchuk, confirmed that Russia launched 127 missiles and 109 drones, calling it the most massive aerial attack.Previously an attack last December, when 158 missiles and drones were fired at Ukraine, had been considered the largest attack so far. "Today there were very massive air raids from the Russian side on the territory of Ukraine, a dozen or so strategic Polish bombers took off. We have been informed since the morning hours through military channels that very intensive air raids are ongoing not only on Kyiv, but also on Lviv close to the border with Poland."
The United States has also condemned the attack, with National Security Council spokesman John Kirby vowing to continue to bolster Ukraine's defence capabilities.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Russia-Ukraine war: Secrecy was the key to Ukraine’s daring invasion of RussiaThe attack on Kursk surprised even Ukraine’s closest allies, and pushed the limits of how Western military equipment is allowed to be used on Russian soil.
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia ramps up evacuations as Kyiv forces push into KurskAt least 200,000 people have so far been moved from the border regions, according to Russian data
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv’s Kursk incursion continues as it targets Russia with dronesZelenskiy says that troops are advancing ‘despite difficult and intense battles’
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine war: An aggressive Ukraine has crossed Washington’s red lineVolodymyr Zelensky is prepared to ignore Russia’s nuclear threats. But the Biden administration is still wary of escalating the war.
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukraine repels missile attack on Kyiv and targets another Kursk bridgeNorth Korean weaponry believed to have been used in Kyiv attack as Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk continues
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine war live: key bridges destroyed in Kursk as Ukraine ‘leaves trail of destruction’Russia’s foreign ministry said Ukraine had likely used US-made HIMARS to destroy a bridge over the Seim river
Read more »