In a significant escalation, the Russian Defense Ministry announced a massive strike targeting Ukraine's fuel and energy infrastructure. The attack utilized high-precision, long-range air and sea-based weapons, aiming to disrupt the military-industrial complex of Ukraine.
According to the ministry's statement released on Friday, this strike was a direct response to Ukraine's recent deployment of American-made ATACMS missiles against the Russian territory of Taganrog. \"The strike's objective was achieved. All facilities were hit,\" the statement declared.
Amidst these tensions, Ukraine reported one of the largest Russian assaults on its energy systems in over two years. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared that 93 Russian missiles and nearly 200 drones were detected. Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted and shot down 81 missiles.
Adding to the challenges, Ukraine's DTEK energy company revealed that several power plants suffered severe damage due to the relentless missile strikes. 🔥⚡
The situation remains tense as both nations continue their military engagements, impacting the region's stability and energy security.
