Russia initiates ‘massive’ attack on Ukrainian defense industry
(MENAFN) Russian forces launched a major overnight attack targeting Ukrainian military-industrial and oil-processing facilities, using a combination of long-range precision weapons and drones, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Sunday. Ukrainian authorities confirmed the strike, describing it as one of the largest since the conflict intensified in 2022.
The Russian Defense Ministry said the operation involved high-precision air-, sea-, and land-based weapons, including the hypersonic Kinzhal missile system and unmanned aerial vehicles. The ministry stated all intended targets were successfully hit but did not provide additional specifics.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky acknowledged the attack on Telegram, noting that Russia deployed 477 explosive drones and 60 missiles during the strike. He called once again for increased Western support in air defense. Zelensky also confirmed the loss of a Western-supplied F-16 fighter jet and its pilot during Ukraine’s efforts to repel the assault.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian MP Mariana Bezuglaya criticized military leadership for failing to establish effective anti-drone defenses, accusing them of endangering pilots. Ukrainian reports indicate that over 20 missiles and 40 drones penetrated the country’s air defenses.
Local officials in Lviv’s Drohobych and Poltava’s Kremenchuk cities reported fires and damage to industrial sites, likely including oil-processing plants, though no casualties were reported. Social media has circulated videos showing the aftermath of the strikes across various Ukrainian regions.
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