Russia launched a massive attack. Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Rivne, Burshtyn, Ternopil Oblast, and Bukovyna were under attack
On the night of December 23, Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine. Hundreds of 'Shaheds' attacked almost all regions of the country starting from 00:00, and closer to morning, they reached the western regions and struck Zhytomyr, Rivne, and made it to Ternopil Oblast, Bukovyna, and Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, writes BBC — Ukraine.
According to monitoring channels, about ten strategic bombers might have launched cruise missiles. 'Kalibr' cruise missiles were also launched from the sea.
Strikes on Rivne are recorded, Zhytomyr is being attacked by 'Shaheds' in several waves.
The head of Chernivtsi Oblast reported drones over the region; the Dniester HPP was under threat.
After 6 AM, an air raid alert was declared in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast. According to monitoring channels, many 'Shaheds' are flying towards Burshtyn, where an important thermal power plant is located.
Overall, during this strike, particular attention is expected to the energy infrastructure of Odesa Oblast and the entire southern region. Odesa itself had been in a complete blackout for several days.
Almost all night, 'Shaheds' bypassed Kyiv, but before dawn, they began to attack the Ukrainian capital as well. An air raid alert was declared there, and the air defense system began to operate. Primarily, this night, 'Shaheds' struck towns around Kyiv.
Authorities in Sumy Oblast have already reported significant destruction of infrastructure near Shostka and Konotop; power supply problems have begun.
The last time Russia launched a massive strike on all regions of Ukraine was on December 6, when energy facilities were damaged and strict power outage schedules were introduced.
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