Blackouts across Ukraine as Russia launches biggest missile attack in months
Sunday, 17 November 2024 () Ukrainians have been bracing for a major attack its power system, fearing crippling damage to the grid that would cause long blackouts and build psychological pressure at a critical moment in the wa
In one of the deadliest attacks in months, Russian forces launched a devastating assault on Ukraine using 120 drones and 90 missiles, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The attack, which targeted key infrastructure across Ukrainian cities, is being described as the most intense bombardment in recent weeks. Ukrainian officials confirmed that various types of drones, including Iranian-made Shaheds, as well as cruise and ballistic missiles, were deployed in the strike. President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Ukrainian defenses were able to shoot down 140 air targets, but the attack caused significant damage to civilian infrastructure and left dozens injured. In Mykolaiv, two people were killed and six others injured, including two children, when a drone hit the city. In Odesa, another strike caused widespread destruction, killing two and disrupting power and water supplies in the region.
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President Zelenskyy said on Sunday morning that Russia launched 120 missiles and 90 drones in an attack across Ukraine, targeting its energy infrastructure.
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Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba has issued a dire warning about the future of Ukraine, suggesting that the nation could spiral into civil unrest and even face total collapse if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump imposes an unfavourable peace agreement with Russia. Kuleba’s stark prediction comes amid growing fears in Kiev that Trump’s approach may include cutting financial and military support, potentially leaving Ukraine vulnerable. Trump’s vague peace plans have already unsettled Ukrainian officials, with concerns mounting over the nation’s stability and sovereignty under a forced settlement.
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Defence minister Alistair Carns says only the Ukrainians should decide when “they want to move towards peace” and “no one should be putting pressure on them to do so”. This comes after US president-elect Donald Trump’s son Donald Jr seemingly taunted President Zelenskyy with a social media post saying “you're 38 days from losing your allowance". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Government officials, military personnel and critical infrastructure workers will not be allowed to use the popular messaging app, but Ukrainians remain free to use it in their personal devices.
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