2023-12-29 17:21:54
Almost two years after the start of the war, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine formed by drones and missiles on the south and west of the city of Kiev. “The partial balance is 12 civilians dead, dozens injured and residential buildings that were hit by the projectiles,” according to national officials.
In a context of concern due to the lack of details about what will happen to the Western military and financial support received by the government of Volodímir Zelenskithe unprecedented air attack by Vladimir Putin’s forces occurs.
“Russia attacked with everything it has in its arsenal, approximately 110 missiles were fired, most of which were shot down,” posted the president of Ukraine through the Telegram Messenger messaging application.
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Massive Russian attack on Ukraine with missiles and drones
In televised statements, the spokesman for the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Shtupun, reported that “hypersonic, cruise and ballistic missiles were used, including the X-22 type” and stressed that “they are extremely difficult to intercept.”
However, Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk suggested the attack was the largest aerial bombardment since the February 2022 invasion, calling it “the most massive attack from the air.”
The European nation has been defending itself against a large-scale Russian invasion for more than 22 months. Zelensky thanked the United States on Thursday for delivering the latest authorized aid package, amid uncertainty about whether he will provide more assistance.
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In this sense, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, demanded that solidarity towards his country be strengthened and emphasized: “Today, millions of Ukrainians woke up to the loud sound of explosions. I hope those sounds of explosions in Ukraine will be could be heard all over the world.
Massive Russian attack on Ukraine with missiles and drones
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In the northeastern city of Kharkiv, a missile attack damaged a warehouse, an industrial facility, a medical center and a transportation depot, according to the regional governor.
Meanwhile, five people were killed in the central Dnipropetrovsk region, where missiles hit a shopping center, a private house and a six-story residential building.
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In the port city of Odessa, three people were killed and at least 15 injured, including two children, when missiles hit residential buildings, the regional governor said.
Meanwhile, in the central region of Dnipropetrovsk, five people were killed, where guided projectiles hit a shopping center, a private house and a six-story residential building.
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