Recent Russian Missile Attacks on Ukraine
Recent Russian Missile Attacks on Ukraine
On November 17, 2024, Russia launched one of its largest missile and drone attacks in months, targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure and causing significant civilian casualties. Over 120 missiles and 90 drones, including Iranian-made Shahed drones, were deployed across Ukraine, hitting regions such as Kyiv, Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Lviv. These strikes killed at least 11 people, including children, and injured many others. In Sumy, a missile strike on a residential building caused the highest single-event casualty count, killing 11 and injuring 89.
The attacks aimed to further cripple Ukraine’s energy grid ahead of winter, a tactic Russia has employed previously to pressure Ukraine during the colder months. Despite Ukraine's air defenses intercepting many of the projectiles, critical infrastructure, including a thermal power plant, sustained damage. This has led to power and water disruptions across several regions.
Article on the Ukraine War
The ongoing war, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, has been marked by significant civilian suffering and shifting battlefronts. As of late 2024, the conflict has escalated in intensity, with Ukraine employing advanced Western-supplied weaponry and Russia intensifying its attacks on civilian infrastructure. The war continues to draw international focus, with Western nations providing military and humanitarian support to Ukraine while imposing sanctions on Russia.
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