The Russians also directed ballistic missiles at the Ukrainian capitalwhich further hampered air defense operations and increased the scale of destruction. Residents spent another night in shelters, and in many districts the sounds of explosions could be heard for long minutes.
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Massive attacks on energy infrastructure
Air raid alerts were also announced in several other regions of the country. According to the authorities The Russians attacked with cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and a large number of kamikaze drones. One of the main goals was Ukrainian energy infrastructure – facilities that have been at the center of Russian offensive activities for months.
The statement from the Ministry of Energy emphasized that “a massive, coordinated enemy attack on energy infrastructure facilities is underway”. The effects of the impacts are currently being assessed, but as the authorities emphasize, Russia's goal is to disrupt the functioning of the energy system again before the upcoming winter season. Citizens in many regions reported temporary power outages and network disruptions.
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Ukrainian response: airstrikes on Taganrog and Krasnodar
According to AFP Ukraine carried out its own strikes on Russian territory at night, attacking, among others, Taganrog in the Rostov Oblast and Krasnodar Krai. The mayor of Taganrog, Svetlana Kambulova, announced that one person was killed as a result of the Ukrainian airstrike. In turn, the governor of Krasnodar, Veniamin Kondratyev, spoke about “one of the longest and most massive attacks from Ukraine.”
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This information indicates further escalation of actions on both sides of the front. While Russian strikes focus mainly on weakening Ukrainian infrastructure, Ukrainian attacks are increasingly more often of a retaliatory nature and are aimed at Russia's military and logistics base.
Russia's aggression against Ukraine. A night that shows the scale of the ongoing conflict
Last night was one of the most intense episodes in recent weeks. Massive Russian attacks, the response of Ukrainian forces and the growing number of cross-border incidents confirm that despite ongoing discussions about peace plans, there are no signs of de-escalation on the front. The Ukrainian authorities appeal to the international community for further support for air defense systems, emphasizing that their shortages increase the scale of destruction in cities and critical infrastructure.
