As noted in the article, on December 5, Moscow fired 653 air weapons into Ukraine – more than 300 Shahed drones, as well as Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, North Korean KN-23, Iskander and Caliber cruise missiles.
One of the main blows was an attack on the junction railway infrastructure in the city of Fastov, Kyiv region. According to Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction of Ukraine – Minister of Development of Communities and Territories Alexey Kuleba, the railway junction, station, depot serving electric trains, and the rolling stock fleet were damaged. Previously, Russia systematically attacked railways only in eastern Ukraine.
The Nova Poshta sorting center in Dnepr was also hit hard. Local residents write on social networks that tens of thousands of packages have been destroyed, including packages for the Ukrainian military, such as helmets and night vision devices.
Medical logistics are also constantly under attack: since late November, Russia has been attacking central distribution bases supplying hospitals. After the attack on a warehouse in Lviv, 600 medical institutions were left without supplies.
Energy infrastructure remains one of the main targets. Due to the destruction of the network, residents of a number of regions live 12-16 hours a day without electricity, said the head of Ukrenergo Vitaly Zaichenko.
Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Alexei Makeev said that the weak reaction of the West, in his opinion, only strengthens Russia, and called for more decisive measures.
Context
On the night of December 6, the Russian Federation launched a combined attack on critical infrastructure facilities in Ukraine using attack UAVs and missiles, In total, 653 drones of various types and 51 missiles were fired, including 17 ballistic and aeroballistic (“Dagger”), the Armed Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces informed. Air defense forces shot down/suppressed 585 enemy drones and 30 missiles (one ballistic). Missile hits and 60 attack UAVs were recorded at 29 locations, as well as falling debris at three locations.
By data OVA, as a result of the Russian attack, the railway infrastructure of Fastov received significant damage, civilian trains and the station building were damaged. There were no casualties. Because of the attack there were The routes of a number of trains have been changed.
