Approximately 100 drones and over 90 missiles of various types were launched overnight from Russian forces, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated in a post on Platform X.
Від ранку вже були доповіді командувача Повітряних сил, міністрів внутрішніх справ та енергетики щодо наслідків російського удару. Мішень – наша енергетика. Загалом близько 100 ударних дронів, понад 90 ракет різних типів. У кількох областях зафіксовані удари «калібрами» з… pic.twitter.com/EZNwUTi1vg
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 28, 2024
Several regions reported Kalibr missile strikes equipped with cluster munitions, deliberately targeting non-military infrastructure, he added. The use of such weapons significantly complicates the work of rescuers and engineers in mitigating damage, marking yet another horrific escalation in Russia’s terror tactics.
The Ukrainian President noted that all necessary forces have been deployed in the affected areas.
Every such attack underscores the urgent need for advanced air defense systems in Ukraine—systems that save lives rather than sitting idle in warehouses, Zelensky emphasised.
He further pointed out that this is particularly critical during the winter months, when protecting their energy infrastructure from deliberate Russian strikes is of vital importance.
Volodymyr Zelensky concluded that they continue to work with our partners to strengthen Ukraine’s defensive capabilities, ensure timely deliveries, and guarantee the full implementation of agreements, particularly regarding air defense systems, which are now needed more than ever.
I spoke with @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte about the outcomes of yesterday’s Ukraine-NATO Council meeting, convened in response to Russia’s use of a new ballistic missile.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 27, 2024
We discussed the urgent need to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense, focusing on specific systems already available… pic.twitter.com/LbW6ngqMni
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Source: ANA-MPA