Russia can conduct massive combined attacks on Ukraine once or twice a week, Air Force says
Photo: Yurii Ihnat, head of the Air Force Command's Communications Department (Suspilne)
Russian forces still have the capacity to carry out massive missile and drone strikes on Ukraine once or twice a week. This capability persists temporarily despite challenges in Russia's defense industry, said Yurii Ihnat, head of the Air Force Command's Communications Department.
"We have the statistics; there is no need to guess. Once or twice a week, unfortunately, there are such large-scale strikes. This indicates that Russia has enough means to produce them," he said.
Ihnat added that despite attacks on Russian defense factories, large-scale missile and drone operations will continue. The autumn-winter period is ongoing, when Russians traditionally intensify strikes on energy infrastructure.
"It is clear that these strikes may intensify. That is why we always appeal to our Western partners to increase the supply of anti-aircraft munitions, primarily missiles. We understand that without this, it will be difficult to defend the country against such attacks," he concluded.
Russia's massive attack on Ukraine on November 29
On the night of November 29, Russia carried out a large-scale attack on Ukraine, launching 36 missiles of various types and 596 drones. Ukrainian forces shot down 558 drones and 19 missiles. Kyiv and the region were the main targets. Casualties and damage have been reported.
Russians focused on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, using strike drones and missiles, causing power outages. In Brovary, a multi-story building and a private house were damaged by a Russian attack, leaving three people injured.
For more details on the consequences of Russia's attack, read RBC-Ukraine's report.
