Russia targets Kyiv region’s energy infrastructure in massive overnight attack – Zelensky

According to Ukrinform, this was reported on Telegram by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.

“Efforts to deal with the aftermath of the massive Russian attack are currently underway in the Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Mykolaiv regions. All necessary services are involved. The main target for the Russians was the energy infrastructure of the Kyiv region, but unfortunately, there were also direct hits on and damage to ordinary residential buildings, schools, and civilian businesses,” Zelensky wrote.

He noted that four people are currently known to have been killed and expressed condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. According to the President, many people were injured in the attack, and some are still seeking medical assistance.

In total, during the night of March 14, Russia launched around 430 drones of various types and 68 missiles, including 13 ballistic missiles. According to preliminary data, 58 missiles were shot down by Ukrainian air defenses, Zelensky said.

“And every such night of Russian strikes is a reminder to all our partners that air defenses and the missiles for them are effectively a daily necessity. Every agreement on missile supplies cannot wait – everything must be implemented as quickly as possible. Our agreements to increase the production of air defense missiles are a critical direction, and this direction requires one hundred percent attention,” the President stressed.

Zelensky also warned that Russia may try to take advantage of the war in the Middle East in order to cause more destruction in Ukraine.

“This is why we must be fully aware of the real level of the threat and prepare accordingly, namely: in Europe, we need to develop the production of air defense missiles – especially those capable of countering ballistic threats – as well as all other systems necessary to truly protect lives, regardless of what may be happening in any other part of the world. Europe is able to ensure this level of reliable protection,” he emphasized.

As previously reported, Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine during the night of March 14. In the Kyiv region, four people were killed and 15 injured.

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