Missiles Shot Down in Prolonged Air Attacks Against Ukraine
The Ukrainian military announced that seven ballistic missiles and 258 drones were shot down in attacks lasting from Wednesday night into Thursday.
The Ukrainian military announced that seven ballistic missiles and 258 drones were destroyed during a large-scale Russian air attack that began Wednesday night and extended into Thursday. The attacks targeted infrastructure, energy facilities, ports, and grain silos.
Air Attacks and Shot Down Targets
The Ukrainian military reported that seven ballistic missiles and 258 drones were shot down during intense Russian attacks lasting from Wednesday night into Thursday. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Russia targeted ports, grain silos, and energy infrastructure.
Civilian Settlements and Facilities Targeted
In a midday attack on a shopping mall in Kharkiv, one person was killed and two others were injured. A warehouse belonging to the Roshen chocolate company suffered destruction, while industrial facilities in the Poltava, Odesa, and Kryvyi Rih regions were also damaged.
Thermal Power Plant Disabled in Kherson
According to a statement by Naftogaz, the entire production capacity of a thermal power plant in Kherson was completely disabled. Regional Governor Oleksandr Prokudin called on the civilian population, especially families, to leave the city.
Drone Incursion into Moldova
It was reported that six Russian drones crossed into the airspace of Ukraine's neighbor, Moldova. Moldovan President Maia Sandu condemned the situation and announced that a drone had been found on the country's territory.
Assassination and Fuel Crisis in Russia
It was reported that a Russian soldier was killed by a bomb planted in his car in St. Petersburg, while his wife was injured. Meanwhile, it was noted that Russia has increased gasoline imports due to the damage inflicted on the oil industry by Ukrainian attacks.
European Union and Frozen Assets
The Netherlands, Poland, Spain, and Sweden called on the European Union to reassess the issue of using frozen Russian central bank assets for Ukraine. The EU had previously failed to reach an agreement due to legal reservations from Belgium.
Thwarted Drone Factory Attack in Slovakia
In Slovakia, prosecutors announced that a planned arson attempt targeting the factory of drone manufacturer Skyeton in the eastern city of Presov had been thwarted. Regarding the incident, one Latvian was detained in Hamburg, while another Latvian and a Ukrainian were detained in Slovakia.