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In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, burning buildings are seen on site after a Russian drone attack in Chernihiv region, Ukraine, early Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP Photo)

Russia targets Ukrainian infrastructure with a massive attack by cruise missiles and drones

Russia has launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine

By ILLIA NOVIKOV
Published - Dec 13, 2024, 06:32 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 04:57 PM EST

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine on Friday, firing 93 cruise and ballistic missiles and almost 200 drones, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, describing it as one of the heaviest bombardments of the country's energy sector since Russia's full-scale invasion almost three years ago.

Ukrainian defenses shot down 81 missiles, including 11 cruise missiles that were intercepted by F-16 warplanes provided by Western allies earlier this year, Zelenskyy said.

Russia is “terrorizing millions of people” with such assaults, he said on his Telegram channel, renewing his plea for international unity against Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“A strong reaction from the world is needed: a massive strike – a massive reaction. This is the only way to stop terror,” Zelenskyy said.

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