On the 16th, Russia, which continues its military invasion of Ukraine, launched a large-scale missile attack again targeting energy-related facilities in various parts of Ukraine, causing power outages in various places.


President Zelensky indicated that he would do his best to restore the power outage, and reiterated his readiness to fight back, saying, ``We are determined and confident to fight back.''

In Ukraine, on the 16th, missile attacks by Russian forces occurred one after another in the capital Kyiv, as well as in various parts of the eastern and southern parts of the country.



Ukrainian Energy Minister Kharshchenko told local media that the series of attacks damaged nine power plants and caused blackouts in various places, leaving 50% of the power demand unsupplied.



In a newly released video on the 16th, President Zelensky said, "Work to restore power has already begun, and although it will take time, we are doing our best to restore power." showed.



Regarding the Russian military's missile attack, he said, ``They still have missiles that can perform such attacks many times, but we are determined and confident to counterattack,'' reiterating his readiness to fight back.



Russia's Putin administration has denied the possibility of a ceasefire for Christmas and New Year, and has indicated that it is ready to continue military operations, and the Ukrainian side is becoming more vigilant.