Russia launches largest drone assault on Kryvyi Rih
Russia conducted massive drone attacks on the Mykolaiv region and Kryvyi Rih, causing fires and damage to buildings. This marks the largest attack on Kryvyi Rih since the war began.
What do you need to know?
- Attack on the Mykolaiv region: During the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, Russian forces attacked the Mykolaiv region in Ukraine with drones. Seven drones were successfully destroyed by air defence forces.
- Kryvyi Rih under fire: Russia executed the most significant drone attack on Kryvyi Rih since the war started, resulting in fires and building damage. Fortunately, there are no casualties.
- Ceasefire agreements: The United States has brokered agreements with Ukraine and Russia to halt attacks over the Black Sea and on energy infrastructures.
Russia attacked Ukraine
According to information provided by Vitalii Kim, the head of the military administration of the Mykolaiv region, seven Shahed 131/136 drones were destroyed overnight.
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"On the night of March 26, air defence forces destroyed seven Shahed 131/136 unmanned aerial vehicles in the Mykolaiv region. Yesterday, March 25, the enemy attacked the waters of the Ochakiv community twice using FPV-type drones. No one was injured," wrote Kim on Telegram.
Additionally, Mykolaiv Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych reported emergency power outages in the city.
Kryvyi Rih: The hometown of Zelensky
Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, also came under fire.
"It was a tough evening and night. The enemy launched another attack on Ukraine using Shaheds and the most massive kamikaze drone attack on our city since the war began. Apparently, this is how the occupiers 'want peace,'" emphasized Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the city's military administration.
The attack caused fires and damaged buildings, but luckily there were no casualties.
On Tuesday, the United States reached agreements with Ukraine and Russia to halt mutual attacks over the Black Sea and on energy targets.
