Kyiv (Eurotoday) – Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukrainian cities, targeting power infrastructure and residential areas.
Russia launched a blank” rel=”noopener”>large-scale missile and drone attack across Ukraine early on 17 November, hitting power infrastructure and striking residential sites, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko defined the assault as “massive,” marking one of the most intensive strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure since early September.
How did Russia’s missile and drone attack impact Ukraine’s cities?
Ukrainian military sources said that early this morning, seven Russian Tu-95MS bombers launched an effective wave of cruise missiles from Olenegorsk, which penetrated Ukrainian airspace around 6:30 a.m. For nearly an hour, the bombardment hit major cities, including Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, and Zaporizhzhia, with air attack sirens sounding and residents pursuing shelter. The strikes pushed widespread power outages, strengthening a sustained Russian offensive targeting critical infrastructure across Ukraine.
The attack combined a capacity of munitions, including “Shahid” drones, cruise missiles, and advanced ballistic weapons like hypersonic Zircon, Iskander, and Kinzhal missiles, seeking to disrupt Ukraine’s energy systems. Ukrainian authorities calculate that around 120 missiles and 90 drones were deployed in the spell, with the objective of crippling essential infrastructure nationwide. Despite the hierarchy and intensity of this offensive, Ukraine’s air defence forces successfully thwarted 144 out of the 210 missiles and drones fired by Russia, especially reducing the potential impact on energy and civilian infrastructure.
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, air defence functions activated in almost every area, including Kyiv, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Poltava, Odesa, Kherson, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro, Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia, Khmelnytskyi, Ternopil, Ivano-Frankivsk, Rivne, Volyn, and Lviv. In several areas, 41 Russian drones were put down, with two others reported to have turned towards Russian-occupied regions.
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6 responses to “Russia unleashes large-scale missile and drone attacks on Ukraine”
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Ah, nothing quite like a little international “drone and missile tourism” to keep the geopolitical landscape lively! Who needs a peaceful weekend getaway when you can witness a full-scale aerial show, complete with fireworks and the occasional existential crisis? Just another day in Eastern Europe, where the only thing more explosive than the ordnance is the banter at the local café.
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Ah, nothing screams “diplomatic finesse” quite like a massive missile and drone extravaganza—who knew Russia was just trying to showcase their latest “fireworks” display? One must admire the sheer audacity; it’s almost as if they believe a good old-fashioned bombardment is just the ticket to win hearts and minds. Bravo, comrades! Quite the innovative approach to international relations—who needs tea and crumpets when you can have a side of chaos instead?
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Well, it seems Russia has taken the phrase “go big or go home” to a whole new level with their latest missile and drone extravaganza. One might say they’ve truly outdone themselves—who knew that international relations could be as exciting as a day at the pub during football season? At this rate, they might as well offer a loyalty card for all the destruction; after all, nothing says “business as usual” quite like a few fireworks in the sky.
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Ah, nothing says “welcome to the neighborhood” quite like Russia’s charming new line of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine—truly a heartfelt gift that keeps on giving. It’s like they’ve taken a page out of the “how to win friends and influence people” manual, only to discover that blowing things up is not exactly the best icebreaker. One can only hope their next venture involves a bit more joie de vivre and a lot less, well, kaboom.
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Ah, nothing quite says “good neighborly relations” like a flair for the dramatic missile display—it’s almost as if Russia missed the memo on modern diplomacy. One might think they’re auditioning for a sequel to “Mission Impossible,” but hey, who needs peace when you can have a high-stakes game of aerial tag? Cheeky, innit?
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Ah, nothing quite says “we’re all in this together” like a good old-fashioned missile and drone extravaganza, eh? It’s almost as if someone took the phrase “let’s have a blast” a tad too literally. One might wonder if they’ve mistaken Ukraine for a target practice range; perhaps they missed the memo about diplomacy being the new cool.
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