On the 29th, the Russian military carried out a large-scale attack in Ukraine with approximately 40 missiles, causing damage to power plants and other facilities in various locations. The Russian military has repeatedly attacked energy infrastructure facilities in recent days, and Ukraine has called for assistance to strengthen its air defense capabilities.
The Ukrainian Air Force announced on the 29th that the Russian military launched a large-scale attack with 39 missiles and 60 drones targeting fuel and energy-related facilities.
Although most of them were shot down, a Ukrainian energy company announced that three thermal power plants were seriously damaged and one employee was injured.
In addition, Prime Minister Shmikhali announced on social media that energy facilities in six oblasts, including eastern Dnipropetrovsk, central Cherkasy, and western Lviv oblasts, were damaged and power outages were occurring in multiple regions.
On the other hand, there was no damage in the capital Kiv.
In Ukraine, a large-scale attack by Russian missiles and drones on the 22nd of this month temporarily caused power outages to more than 1 million homes in eastern Kharkiv Oblast and other areas.
Prime Minister Shmihali has called for assistance from the West to strengthen air defense capabilities, saying, ``We need more air defense systems to protect critical infrastructure and protect citizens.''