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Originally Published 4 months ago — by ABC News
Russia launched its largest drone and missile attack of the war on Ukraine, targeting Kyiv's government building and causing casualties and damage, prompting international calls for support and a NATO response.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Kyiv Independent
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on western Ukrainian cities, causing casualties and damage, despite ongoing peace negotiations and recent high-level talks involving the US and Russia. The attack targeted cities far from the front line, including Mukachevo and Lviv, and resulted in at least one death and multiple injuries, with significant infrastructure damage. The incident occurs amid continued tensions and efforts to broker peace in the Ukraine conflict.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kyiv Post
Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, prompting Poland to scramble military jets in response. The assault included Shahed drones and missiles from Tu-95MS bombers, targeting various Ukrainian regions and causing power outages in cities like Odesa and Lviv. Poland's military heightened its alert status, deploying additional fighter jets and air defense systems. Meanwhile, Ukraine's energy sector is under severe strain, with emergency power outages implemented to manage the crisis.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
Russia launched a large-scale missile attack on Ukraine, resulting in at least 27 civilian deaths and numerous injuries across several regions, including Sumy and Odesa. The U.S. has authorized Ukraine to use long-range ATACMS missiles, potentially escalating the conflict. Despite the attacks, Ukraine's air defenses neutralized many threats, and the country continues to receive significant international financial support. The conflict has seen increased civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure, with Ukraine focusing on enhancing its military capabilities, particularly in drone and missile technology.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting power infrastructure and causing significant damage, particularly to thermal energy plants, resulting in emergency blackouts. The strikes, which hit Kyiv and several regions including Donetsk, Lviv, and Odesa, killed at least 10 people. This is the largest coordinated assault since September, with around 120 missiles and 90 drones launched. The attacks have raised concerns about a potential Russian strategy to deplete Ukraine's power grid as winter approaches. Neighboring countries like Poland and Hungary are on high alert, while Ukraine anticipates potential shifts in US policy under President-elect Donald Trump.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure across the country, marking the largest assault since August. The attack involved over 120 missiles and 90 drones, with Ukrainian air defenses downing more than 140 targets. At least five people were killed, and significant power outages were reported, particularly in Odesa. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned the strikes, which come as winter approaches, threatening to leave millions without power. The attack is seen as a response to recent diplomatic engagements with Russia, highlighting ongoing tensions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Ukrainian officials in the Kharkiv region have presented evidence suggesting that Russia used missiles supplied by North Korea in an attack on the city of Kharkiv. The missiles, which were used for the first time since the invasion began, appear to be technically and visually different from the standard Russian Iskander missiles, with a larger diameter and distinct features in the nozzle, electrical windings, and rear parts. The attack resulted in two deaths and over 60 injuries. North Korea is under a U.N. arms embargo, and U.N. Security Council resolutions prohibit trading military equipment with the country.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters UK
Ukrainian authorities have presented evidence suggesting that Russia used missiles supplied by North Korea in an attack on the city of Kharkiv. Fragments of the missile, which differ in design and technology from the Russian Iskander missiles, were displayed by the Kharkiv region prosecutor's office. The missile's characteristics, such as its larger diameter and distinct nozzle and internal components, point to North Korean origin. This incident marks the first reported use of North Korean missiles by Russia in Ukraine since the conflict began. The attack resulted in two deaths and over 60 injuries.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yurii Ihnat has stated that it is impossible to predict the timing of Russia's next large-scale attack on Ukraine, emphasizing the unpredictability of such events. Despite intelligence services and various factors that could influence Russian military decisions, including weather and their own intelligence data, the timing of an attack is ultimately decided just before it happens. The Ukrainian Air Force remains vigilant, as the situation requires constant readiness without reliance on specific dates. This statement comes amidst ongoing conflict where Ukraine's Defence Forces have noted Russia's capability to produce a significant number of missiles each month.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
Russia continued its aggressive missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Kharkiv, resulting in civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. Ukrainian President Zelensky reported that air defense forces shot down a significant number of the nearly 100 missiles fired. The attacks are part of a series of strikes that began on Friday, with Ukraine retaliating on Saturday. Despite the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian air defenses, bolstered by Western systems like the U.S.-made Patriot, have been crucial in protecting the cities. Both sides' claims regarding the interception and destruction of missiles and drones could not be independently verified.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
Russian hypersonic ballistic missiles struck Ukraine's largest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv, resulting in at least four civilian deaths and nearly 100 injuries. The attacks, which involved the advanced Kinzhal missiles, targeted military industrial facilities and depots, according to Russia, but also hit civilian areas. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported that air defense systems helped shoot down many of the missiles, saving lives. The strikes are part of a larger pattern of intensified bombardment as the war nears its two-year mark, with both sides reporting significant attacks and casualties.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
US destroyers Gravely and Laboon intercepted two anti-ship ballistic missiles launched by Houthi rebels after a container ship, the Maersk Hangzhou, was hit by a separate missile in the Red Sea. The attack on the Maersk Hangzhou, a Singapore-flagged and Denmark-operated vessel, marks the 23rd such incident by the Houthis since November 19. The UKMTO reported a loud bang and flash on a ship near the Yemeni port of Hodeidah, but no damage or casualties. The Houthis claim the attacks are in support of Palestinians in Gaza, leading to some shipping lines suspending Red Sea operations. The US has established a naval taskforce to safeguard the transit route, crucial for global trade.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Ukraine has reportedly launched missile and drone attacks into Russian territories, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, including a child. The Russian Defense Ministry claims to have intercepted 13 rockets and 32 drones. The attacks damaged homes and disrupted water supply in the Belgorod region, and a child was killed in the Bryansk region. These incidents occurred after Russia conducted one of its largest aerial barrages against Ukraine, killing at least 30 people. The conflict also saw a Ukrainian strike on a Russian warship in Crimea.