Hungary reacts to Russia's massive strike on Ukraine's Zakarpattia region
The Hungarian government has reacted to the massive Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s Zakarpattia region, during which strikes targeted critical infrastructure facilities, according to Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán and Index.
Reaction from the Hungarian government
Anita Orbán said the government is closely monitoring developments and will place the issue on the agenda of today’s cabinet meeting.
At the time of her statement, at least five drone strikes had been reported in different settlements across the region, including near Svaliava and in Uzhhorod.
"We strongly condemn the attack. We are in constant contact with our consul general, we have spoken with him several times by phone, and requested updates on the situation," the minister stressed.
Details of the attack on Zakarpattia
According to local authorities, the strike was one of the largest attacks on the region since the start of the full-scale war.
Industrial infrastructure and a transformer at a railway station were reportedly hit.
The head of the Regional Military Administration Myroslav Biletskyi urged residents of Zakarpattia to remain in shelters because of the threat of further attacks.
Overall, during the attack, Russian forces used hundreds of Shahed-type attack drones entering Ukrainian airspace from Belarus and the Black Sea.
Attack on Ukraine on May 13
On May 13, Russian forces launched a massive combined attack on Ukraine, involving waves of strike drones and the threat of missile attacks.
Later, an adviser to Ukraine’s Defense Minister known by the callsign "Flash" warned that the Russian air attack on Ukraine would continue at least until the afternoon of May 14.
Russia is expected to launch missiles overnight following the current wave of drones.
According to Ukraine’s intelligence, the Kremlin’s actions indicate preparations for a prolonged combined strike on critical infrastructure, energy facilities, and government buildings. Intelligence officials also warned that several waves of attacks are possible.
By the afternoon of May 13, Russian drones had already reached western regions of Ukraine, including Bukovyna and Prykarpattia, where residents reported explosions.
