Kyiv – Ukraine’s drone attack on Russian military base in Russian-held territory. Russia then retaliated by launching a massive missile attack. Many Ukrainian citizens were killed. The attack on Russia was unexpected and the attack on the base where the bombers with nuclear weapons are stored will take the nine-month long war to another level, according to reports.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to use all means to protect the territories under his control. According to a report by news agency PTI, this includes the threat of nuclear weapons. The missile barrage was reportedly aimed at Russia’s decision to deliver a heavy blow to Ukraine ahead of winter.
At the same time, the Ukrainian Air Force said that 60 out of 70 missiles were destroyed. Power supply was restored soon after. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that every missile destroyed was a response to the fact that terrorism can be destroyed.
Ukraine says it fired 38 cruise missiles from ships in the Caspian Sea and the Rostov region, and 22 caliber cruise missiles from Russia’s Black Sea forces. These include long-range bombers, fighter jets and guided missiles.
The bridge connecting the captured Crimea with Russia was destroyed in a bomb blast on October 8. Since then, Russia has bombed Ukraine several times. This bridge has been partially restored. Yesterday, the information of Putin’s car driving through this road came out. Crimea was annexed by Russia in 2014. 19 km in 2018. The long bridge was opened by Putin himself.
English Summary: Russia claims Kyiv hit its air bases, fires more missiles