Zelenskyy on massive Russian strike: 100 drones and 90 missiles target Ukraine
Source: Volodymyr Zelensky
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the nation on social media after Russia unleashed a devastating massive assault on the country’s energy sector in the morning of November 28.
Ukraine’s Air Force confirmed that Russia used a staggering 188 airborne weapons in total. “The target is our energy sector,” Zelensky emphasized. “Overall, around 100 attack drones and more than 90 missiles of various types were launched.”
Zelenskyy called out Russia over the use of deadly Kalibr missiles loaded with cluster munitions, which struck civilian infrastructure in several regions. “These cluster components make it significantly harder for our rescue workers and energy crews to eliminate the consequences of the strikes. This marks a vile escalation in Russia’s terrorist tactics,” he explained.
Across affected regions, emergency crews and energy workers have been mobilized to restore power and aid civilians. “Resilience [help] centers are being set up where needed to support those affected,” Zelenskyy added.
Zelenskyy once again stresses Ukraine is in dire need of enhanced air defense systems. “Every attack proves that air defense systems are vital here, where they save lives, not sitting unused in storage. This is especially critical during winter when our infrastructure is under targeted Russian attacks,” he said.
Ukraine continues to work with its international partners, pushing for faster delivery and fulfillment of agreements, particularly regarding air defense systems. “Timely supply and full implementation of these agreements are what we need most,” Zelensky concluded.
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