Russian drone strikes have severely impacted a thermal power plant in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, cutting off heating to 46,000 residents amidst freezing temperatures. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal condemned the attacks as a deliberate humanitarian assault. The Ukrainian military intercepted 95 of the 143 drones launched overnight, but the assault still left significant damage, resulting in injuries and the destruction of residential areas. Concurrently, President Zelenskyy has called for increased foreign military support to bolster Ukraine's air defenses against ongoing Russian threats as the war continues to escalate, approaching its third anniversary.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that Russian drone strikes targeted a thermal power plant in Mykolaiv to create a humanitarian catastrophe by denying heating to residents during freezing temperatures.
Despite Ukraine shooting down 95 of the 143 drones launched, the attacks still left 46,000 consumers without heat, with temperatures expected to drop significantly.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Western allies for enhanced air defense support, highlighting an increase in Russian military activity as the war nears its third anniversary.
Zelenskyy emphasized the need for a unified foreign policy to protect Europe and the world from Russia’s aggression, citing significant aerial bombardment statistics over the past week.
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