The number of hits to power facilities during today’s attack has been revealed
28 November 14:55
The Air Force Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that 12 hits on power facilities were recorded during today’s Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine. The Air Force reported this on Facebook, reports Komersant ukrainskyi
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It is reported that the enemy attacked critical infrastructure – electrical substations in different regions of Ukraine.
“It is worth noting that almost 90 percent of the Kalibr and X-101 cruise missiles were shot down as a result of the air battle. In addition, as we reported earlier, three guided missiles and 35 enemy UAVs were shot down, more than 60 were lost in the area. A total of 12 hits were recorded, mostly at the fuel and energy sector facilities,”
– the statement said.
At the same time, a post on Telegram by a public organization warning of the danger of air strikes, Mykolaiv Vanek, has become widely circulated. It clearly hinted that today’s reports from the military command about the downed missiles were not entirely true.
“…unfortunately, I cannot afford to publish the lies of certain leading personalities about “shootdowns” in my area of responsibility, when the result is in the palm of my hand…”
– vanek wrote.
The Air Force, meanwhile, emphasizes the massive nature of Russian strikes, which is the reason why air defense does not always cope with them.
“Recently, during air attacks, the enemy has been using a large number of missiles and drones. Their massive use in certain areas often exceeds the number of cover assets. In addition, the enemy uses modern means of air attack, constantly improving them. It is about firing thermal and radar traps, as well as using electronic warfare personal protective equipment installed directly on missiles,”
– the Air Force reports.
They also remind that Western equipment is still insufficient to effectively counter the enemy.
“All of this significantly complicates the work of Soviet-made anti-aircraft missile systems in service with the Air Force. Western systems are much more effective in such conditions, and Ukraine does not have enough of them to reliably cover hundreds of critical infrastructure facilities,”
– stated the Air Force Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
As reported , Russia has launched another massive attack on Ukraine today. Emergency power outages have been introduced as a result.
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Situation in the Ukrainian energy sector
on March 22, 2024, Russia resumed its attacks on the Ukrainian energy sector, carrying out one of the most massive shelling attacks in the entire period of the full-scale war. In particular, DniproHES and other Ukrainian energy facilities were hit. Since then, Russia has been regularly shelling Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
For example, the Russians destroyed the Trypillia and Zmiiv thermal power plants, causing Centrenergo to lose 100% of its generation. Also, 5 of DTEK’s 6 thermal power plants were severely damaged.
After that, power outages began again in Ukraine, Ukrenergo introduced blackout schedules, and the government raised electricity tariffs by 60% at once.
At the same time, the Cabinet of Ministers decided to build two new units at the Khmelnytsky N PP and has already received approval from the relevant parliamentary committee. The Razumkov Center has criticized these plans, but some experts believe that only traitors or scoundrels are against the construction of nuclear power plants today.
Russia launched another massive attack on the Ukrainian energy sector on August 26. This time, they hit distribution and power generation systems, and the Kyiv hydroelectric power plant was also attacked.
Russia carried out the most massive shelling of Ukraine on November 17, 2024, firing 127 cruise, ballistic, and supersonic missiles and 109 attack drones. DTEK reported serious damage to its thermal power plants. The situation in Odesa and Odesa region was the most difficult: on the night of July 18, the city was partially without electricity and water. Ukraine reintroduces power outage schedules on July 18
Some experts believe that the blackouts may last until spring. And the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine recently voiced the worst-case scenario, which envisages blackouts of up to 20 hours a day.
