BBC Coverage of Russia's Massive Overnight Air Assault on Ukraine
BBC Reports on Russia's Attack
In a shocking escalation, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack across Ukraine overnight, impacting over half of the country. This offensive is characterized as one of the largest air assaults since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war in February 2022. According to BBC, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that Moscow targeted critical energy infrastructure with a mix of drone strikes, cruise missiles, and hypersonic ballistic Kinzhal missiles.
Details of the Assault
- The assault hit 15 regions across Ukraine, indicating a widespread operation.
- Over 100 missiles and a comparable number of drones were deployed, starting at midnight and continuing until daybreak.
- The air force reported drone strikes across eastern, northern, southern, and central regions, followed by waves of cruise and ballistic missile strikes.
- Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk described the attack as unprecedented in its scale.
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