Russia attacks Ukraine with 500 drones and 40 missiles overnight
Russia launched nearly 500 drones against Ukraine, a significant number of which were Shaheds, as well as 40 missiles, including Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles, on the night of 26-27 December, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on X.
"The primary target is Kyiv – energy facilities and civilian infrastructure. Regrettably, there have been hits, and ordinary residential buildings have been damaged.
Rescue workers are searching for a person trapped under the rubble of one of them. In some districts of the capital and the oblast, electricity and heating are currently unavailable. Firefighting efforts are underway.
Repair crews have already begun work at some energy facilities; at others, personnel remain in shelters, and rescuers and repair teams will start work as soon as the air raid alerts stop," Zelensky stated.
Zelenskyy called on partners to support Ukraine's defence and supply air defence systems.
And this means that the pressure in response is still insufficient. If Russia turns even the Christmas and New Year period into a time of destroyed homes and burned apartments, of ruined power plants, then this sick activity can only be responded to with truly strong steps. The United States has this capability. Europe has this capability. Many of our partners have this capability. The key is to use it," he said.
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