Russia launched a massive missile strike on Kharkiv, launching 12 missiles that hit energy infrastructure, leaving much of the city without heating.
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- A massive Russian missile strike on Kharkiv launched 12 missiles, injuring four people and damaging energy infrastructure.
- The attack on Kharkiv left many areas of the city without heating and caused emergency power outages.
- Ukraine has been the target of Russia's thirteenth massive attack on critical infrastructure this year, which has resulted in significant damage to energy facilities.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported the launch of more than 70 missiles and more than 100 drones by the Russian Federation during the attack on Ukraine.
- Despite the effective work of the air defense forces, it was impossible to completely avoid the destruction of energy facilities and the DTEK enterprise.
What is known about the consequences of the massive Russian attack on Kharkiv?
As reported by the mayor of Kharkiv, Igor Terekhov, on the morning of December 25, Kharkiv was subjected to another massive rocket attack. The enemy launched 12 missiles, purposefully hitting boiler houses, CHP plants, and other energy facilities.
Four people were injured as a result of the strikes. Also in the morning, Kharkiv was attacked by several Shahed suicide drones, which damaged private homes.
Due to damage to heat and power facilities, there is no heating in many areas of the city. Emergency power outage schedules have been introduced.
Soon, emergency outage schedules will appear on the regional energy company's website. Despite the situation, we managed to ensure stable operation of city electric transport. Also, all the Nezlamnosti Points have been opened in Kharkiv, where there is everything necessary for residents, the mayor said.
What is known about the massive Russian attack on Ukraine on December 25?
Russia launched another massive attack on Ukraine's critical infrastructure on December 25, targeting energy facilities, causing significant damage and power outages in several regions.
The Russian occupiers have used a wide range of weapons, including ballistic missiles and strike drones. According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia has fired more than 70 missiles and more than 100 drones.
Despite the effective work of the air defense forces, which destroyed more than 50 missiles and a significant number of drones, it was not possible to completely avoid destruction.
Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko said the strikes had caused significant damage to infrastructure, including DTEK's thermal power plants. The attack was the thirteenth massive attempt to disrupt Ukraine's energy system this year.
Due to the massive shelling, power outage schedules were introduced in Ukraine.
