UPDATED: The enemy launched a new massive missile attack on Ukraine

What happened? Russia launched a new massive missile attack on Ukraine.

Source. Vitaliy Kim, Head of the Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration.

Details. According to him, 13 enemy strategic aircraft are operating in the air, 2 more missile carriers – in the sea.

It is known that the air defence system has already worked in Kyiv and Sumy oblasts. There is an air alert throughout Ukraine.

According to preliminary data, the enemy may launch up to 100 missiles at Ukraine today, one of the possible targets is Kyiv.

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Air defence system has also worked in Odesa and Zhytomyr oblasts, according to social media users.

The head of the Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration reacted to this. “I remind you that missiles are guided in several stages – this means that you should not take pictures of the consequences of strikes. Today the Armed Forces will set a new record for shootdowns,” Mr. Kim warned.

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The head of the Poltava Oblast Military Administration, Dmytro Lunin, reports about the air defence system activation over Poltava Oblast. In turn, Mr. Kim clarifies that 5 missiles have already been shot down over the Black Sea. According to the speaker of the Odesa Military Administration, Serhiy Bratchuk, another missile carrier – a submarine – appeared in the Black Sea.

Meanwhile, Ukrzaliznytsia reports about the delay of trains due to the power outage. So far, this refers to 5 train routes.

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About 5 powerful explosions were heard in Kyiv.

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The Kharkiv metro has suspended its operation, according to local Telegram channels.

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Debris from a downed missile damaged a private building in Darnytskyi district in Kyiv and a car parked nearby, Oleksiy Honcharenko, a member of the Verkhovna Rada, reports. Strong explosions are heard in the capital from time to time.

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Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko warns of possible power outages in Kyiv. “There may be power cuts in Kyiv. Charge your phones and other devices. Prepare a stock of water,” he says. The mayor also confirmed the explosions in the capital.

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According to the Adviser to the Head of the Presidential Office, more than 120 missiles have been recorded over Ukraine.

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KCMA clarifies that 2 private houses in Darnytsia district were damaged by missile debris. In addition, an industrial enterprise in Holosiyivskyi district and a playground in Pecherskyi district were damaged.

The military administration is currently collecting data on the casualties.

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Mr. Klitschko clarifies that two people were injured in Kyiv due to missile fragments falling on a private house, they were provided with medical assistance. “Currently, two people have been rescued from the damaged private house. Doctors provided them with medical aid on the spot and hospitalised them. Rescuers continue search and rescue operations,” he says.

MP Honcharenko reports that the missile fragments hit a residential building in Odesa. According to him, 90% of Lviv is without electricity.

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The Kyiv mayor clarifies that the number of casualties in the capital has increased to three. “Currently, there are three victims in Kyiv. Including a 14-year-old girl. All of them were hospitalised,” he states.

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Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Kyrylo Tymoshenko published photos of the aftermath of the rocket fall in Darnytskyi district of the capital.

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According to preliminary information from the Air Defence Forces, 15 missiles were destroyed over Kyiv, the mayor of the capital says.

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As of 12:30 there is no air alert in Ukraine, the enemy stopped the attack some time ago. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says that today was the 10th large-scale missile attack on the country.

“Ukrainian Air Defence Forces demonstrated an incredible level of skill and efficiency. They shot down 54 out of 69 missiles,” he notes. According to updated information, all 16 cruise missiles launched at Kyiv were shot down.

The Prime Minister adds that the whole country was hit and damaged, in particular energy facilities, so in some oblasts emergency shutdowns may be applied to avoid accidents in the power grids.

“Russia is trying to deprive Ukrainians of light before the New Year. The enemy made high bets on this attack, prepared for it for two weeks,” Mr. Shmyhal added.