Ukraine stops massive air strike launched by Russia
The Kremlin attacked Ukrainian territory with 194 drones and missiles, but Ukraine managed to intercept most of these devices. The attack resulted in a confirmed offensive in Kremenchuk.
Volodymyr Zelensky and Vasyl Malyuk
This Sunday, Russia launched a large-scale air strike against Ukraine, using some 194 drones and missiles. The main target was the Poltava region, particularly the city of Kremenchuk, according to reports from the Ukrainian Air Force.
The Kremlin launched 183 Shahed and decoy attack drones from the Russian regions of Kursk, Orioland Briansk, as well as from Millerovo and Primorsko-Akhtarsk, officials said.
According to RBC-Ukraine, Ukrainian Forces managed to intercept 167 of these devices, including 111 Shahed and other types of drones, two Kinzhal missiles, three Iskander-K cruise missiles and three Kalibr cruise missiles.
The attack resulted in a confirmed offensive in Kremenchuk, with drone debris falling in six different locations.
The energy and agricultural infrastructures of this community were affected. Fires also broke out due to direct hits and falling debris, but were quickly brought under control by emergency services.
According to reports from RBC-Ukraine, in the community of Chutove falling drone fragments damaged residential buildings and vehicles.
Russian aggression continues
Authorities confirmed that the attack included ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles launched from multiple directions.
Tymur Tkachenko, head of the City Military Administration, accused Moscow of deliberately targeting drones against residential areas.
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