Russia’s recent missile attack damaged five electrical substations across Ukraine
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“Yesterday, Ukraine experienced the 13th major air strike against our energy system,” said Shmyhal.
“This time, the enemy’s main targets were high-voltage infrastructure. Air defense forces shot down most of the missiles. However, five high-voltage substations in central, southern, and southwestern regions were hit.”
The PM noted that at the meeting of the so-called “energy Ramstein” this week, Ukraine’s international partners agreed to increase their assistance to Kyiv in repairing its frayed power grid.
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“We know how to survive this winter, and we are already preparing a plan on how to restore our energy system in spring and summer,” Shmyhal added.
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On Jan. 26, Russia launched a new massive air attack on Ukraine. During the night, the country was attacked with Iranian kamikaze drones (all 24 of them were shot down), followed by a missile salvo in the morning.
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According to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russia launched 59 cruise missiles, 47 of which were shot down by the air defense forces. Russia used Tu-95, Su-35, MiG-31K aircraft, and ships in the Black Sea to launch the attack with Kh-101, Kh-555, Kh-47 Kinzhal missiles, Caliber missiles, and Kh-59 guided air missiles.
According to the State Emergency Service, 11 people were killed and 11 were injured in the attack.
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