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Russia Unleashes Massive Drone-and-Missile Barrage on Ukraine, Targeting Power Grid

Kyiv calls for stronger air defenses and tougher sanctions following pre‑winter strikes on critical energy sites.

Overview

  • Ukrainian officials said Russia launched more than 650 drones and over 50 missiles in a coordinated overnight assault across multiple regions.
  • Air defenses reported downing 592 drones and intercepting 31 of 52 missiles, with three more diverted by electronic warfare.
  • Ukraine said advanced ballistic and hypersonic weapons, including Kinzhal and Iskander/KN‑23 missiles, were not intercepted and struck energy facilities.
  • Authorities reported at least three civilian deaths, including a 7‑year‑old girl, and dozens of injuries as nationwide power outages and restrictions took hold.
  • Energy company DTEK said multiple thermal plants were hit, and Poland deployed fighter jets and briefly closed the Radom and Lublin airports as a precaution.