Energy under fire: Zelenskyy shows destruction from latest overnight assault
Photo: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
On the night of July 16, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine. Four regions came under fire, and at least 15 people were wounded, including a child, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
"Response efforts are still underway after last night’s Russian shelling. The Vinnytsia, Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Odesa regions came under the heaviest attack," the president said.
One of the targets was the energy infrastructure. As Zelenskyy explained, power engineers are currently working to restore everything in Kryvyi Rih as fully as possible. The power supply will be restored to the region during the day.
"Unfortunately, 15 people were injured, including one child. All are receiving the necessary medical care. I thank everyone who is eliminating the consequences of the strike, restoring power, and working for the sake of our people," he added.
The president praised the soldiers of the Air Force aviation, army aviation, navy aviation, unmanned systems units, anti-aircraft missile troops, navy air defense, mobile fire groups, and electronic warfare units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, thanks to which about 200 drones were shot down, and more than 140 did not reach their targets.
"Russia is not changing its strategy — and to counter this terror effectively, we need to systematically strengthen our defenses: more air defense systems, more interceptors, and more determination — so that Russia feels our response," Zelenskyy emphasized.
Attack on Ukraine on the night of July 16
On the night of July 16, Russian troops carried out another massive attack on the territory of Ukraine. The enemy used an Iskander-M ballistic missile, as well as about 400 Shahed-type attack drones and imitator drones.
As of 08:30 am (Kyiv time), the Air Force reported the destruction of 198 enemy drones. Another 145 drones were lost from radar.
As previously reported, four regions came under night attack: the Kharkiv, Dnipro (including Kryvyi Rih), Odesa, and Vinnytsia regions.
Significant air pollution was recorded in Vinnytsia as a result of the strike. The number of injured in the city increased to eight people. The State Emergency Service published photos of the aftermath of the attack.
Read more about the night attack on Ukraine on RBC-Ukraine.
