Zelensky: Russia Fired About 120 Missiles, 90 Drones At Ukraine

• 17.11.2024, 12:09

The head of state revealed the consequences of the largest attack by the Russian Federation in recent times.

During a massive attack on November 17, Russia fired 120 missiles and 90 drones at Ukraine. Air defense forces destroyed more than 140 air targets

This was reported by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Telegram.

As the head of state noted, during the night and morning, Russian occupiers used drones of various types, in particular, Shaheds, cruise, ballistic and aeroballistic missiles — Zircons, Iskanders and Kinzhals.

“A total of about 120 missiles and 90 drones. Our air defense forces destroyed more than 140 air targets. The enemy's target was our energy infrastructure throughout Ukraine. Unfortunately, there is damage to objects from hits and falling debris,” the Ukrainian president said.

Zelensky has added that there are currently de-energized areas, all necessary forces have been deployed to eliminate the consequences of the attack.

The President of Ukraine thanked the air defense — anti-aircraft troops, F-16, Sukhoi and MiG pilots, mobile fire groups, and electronic warfare.

Consequences of the Russian attack

Today, November 17, Russia launched its most powerful strike in three months . The occupiers launched drones and various types of missiles at Ukraine.

Explosions were heard in many regions and air defense was in operation. Hits were recorded in Mykolaiv, Dnipro, Rivne, Volyn, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Vinnytsia regions.

Debris fell in three districts of Kyiv. One victim is known.

The occupiers aimed an attack at energy facilities. Due to the enemy attack, emergency power outages have been introduced across Ukraine. Some cities are experiencing problems with water supply.