Kyslytsya: Thousands of Russian missiles and drones rained down on Ukraine’s power grid and infrastructure in 2024

“Last Friday's (Dec. 13) attack was Russia's 12th attack on our energy infrastructure in 2024,” he said, adding that a total of 94 missiles and 193 drones were fired by the enemy.

Kyslytsya also thanked Ukraine's foreign partners for their assistance in strengthening the country's defense capabilities.

"Their contribution is not only an act of solidarity, but also an important step in preventing genocide."

Russia also continues to use ammunition containing banned toxic chemicals on the frontlines, with more than 4,950 documented incidents since February 2023, resulting in the injury of more than 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers.

“There are many other lethal weapons left in Russian warehouses, mostly from the Soviet era, and guided aerial bombs are among the most deadly. In just one week, Russia launched nearly 500 guided bombs at Ukrainian positions, as well as at residential areas in Ukrainian cities.”

On the night of Dec. 13, Russia launched dozens of attack drones on Ukraine, followed by a massive morning missile strike. The attack involved ballistic and cruise missiles, including Kalibr missiles fired from the sea and Kh-101 missiles from Tu-95MS bombers. MiG-31K jets also launched Kinzhal missiles. Explosions were reported in Odesa, Lviv Oblast, and Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast. In Ternopil Oblast, 50% of electricity consumers were left without power.

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned the attack, emphasizing its focus on energy infrastructure. He called on Ukraine’s partners to provide 20 air defense systems.

Bridget Brink, the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, described the assault as a “barrage of ballistic missiles” targeting critical infrastructure, including energy and transportation networks.

Ukraine’s Air Force reported that air defense systems intercepted 81 of 94 missiles and 80 of 193 drones used in the attack.