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Nov. 17, 2024, 1:48 p.m.

120 missiles and 90 drones launched by Russians in Ukraine

Photo: t.me V_Zelensky_official

(Photo: t.me V_Zelensky_official)

On Sunday, November 17, the occupiers from Russia launched about 120 missiles and 90 drones at Ukraine. Air defense forces destroyed 140 out of 210 air targets.

According to<b> </b>, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russian terrorists used various types of drones, including Shahideen, over the night and morning. Cruise, ballistic and aerial missiles: "Zircon, Iskander, Daggers.

According to the president, the enemy targeted energy infrastructure throughout Ukraine. Unfortunately, there is damage to facilities from hits and falling debris. In Mykolaiv, a drone attack killed two people and injured six others, including two children. Also, a Russian attack in Odesa region killed two people and injured a 17-year-old boy.

Zelenskyy also thanked the air defense - anti-aircraft missile troops, our aviation - pilots of F-16s, "dryers" and MiGs, mobile fire groups, and electronic warfare.

According to power engineers, due to the massive strike, emergency blackouts were introduced in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovs'k and Donetsk regions. Also, since 06:53, emergency power outages have been applied in Cherkasy region. In addition, there is currently no power supply in some parts of Odesa. Emergency blackouts have been introduced in Kyiv region by order of NPC Ukrenergo.

In the morning, on November 17, starting at 04:30, the enemy attacked the city with several waves of Shahed 131/136 kamikaze drones. As a result, private homes, a multi-story building, cars, a shopping center, and an infrastructure facility were damaged. Several fires also broke out. Two women were killed, four adults and two children were injured. Earlier, on November 16, at 19:25, the enemy launched a missile attack on an infrastructure facility in the city, formerly Iskander-M.

Seven people were injured in the Russian attack in Kherson region . The enemy attacked 13 towns in the region with bombs. The occupiers hit a critical infrastructure facility and an educational institution; residential areas of the region's settlements, including a high-rise building and 9 private houses. The occupiers also damaged a garage and private cars. As a result of Russian aggression, 7 people were injured.

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