Ukrainian military exposes Russian tactics: Missile carriers predeployed ahead of mass attacks

Ahead of the most recent assault, there was a surge in the activity of missile carriers — a submarine missile carrier was put on combat duty.

"This has become a telltale sign," Humeniuk said.

"We observe it every time a mass attack begins — a missile carrier takes up combat duty. While sea launches have not been confirmed at present, the very fact of such deployment is a characteristic feature of the Russian tactics."

Russia’s April 11 mass attack on Ukraine

Russia launched another mass attack on Ukraine using Shahed kamikaze drones, cruise missiles launched from Tu-95MS aircraft, and Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and guided air missiles from Su-34 jets overnight on April 11.

At least 10 strikes targeted Kharkiv and its surrounding areas, leading to new power outages in the city.

Lviv Oblast, particularly the city of Stryi, also faced heavy combined attacks.

Russia reportedly targeted critical infrastructure in Zaporizhzhya in Kyiv oblasts, local authorities reported.

The energy systems of four regions — Kyiv, Lviv, Zaporizhzhya, and Kharkiv — came under attack, with two DTEK thermal power plants suffering serious damage, Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko said.

Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 37 out of 40 Shahed kamikaze drones during the night and morning of April 11, the General Staff said.