Massive missile attack on Ukraine: everything about the strikes, hits and consequences

Russian forces launched a massive combined attack on Ukraine during the night of November 28 and in the morning. The energy sector came under attack. Explosions were heard in various regions of the country, air defense systems were active, and there were hits.

All about the massive attack on Ukraine on November 28 can be read on TSN.ua.

The enemy started attacking Ukraine at the beginning of the night. First, the occupiers used strike drones "Shahed." Russian drones circled over central, northern, and eastern regions. In particular, Kyiv's air defense forces targeted the drones.

At around 04:30 a.m., several Tu-95MS aircraft took off from the Russian airfield "Olenya" and headed southeast. By 05:19 a.m., air raid alerts were announced in all regions of Ukraine. Later, several groups of missiles flying in different directions were detected over Ukraine.

Specifically, in the morning, the invaders launched "Kalibr" missiles from carriers in the Black Sea. Explosions were heard in Odesa, Rivne, and Lutsk.

Attack on energy sector

As Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko stated, Russia delivered massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure:

"Once again, the energy sector is under a massive attack from the enemy. Attacks on energy facilities are happening across Ukraine."

"Ukrenergo" urgently implemented emergency power outages. The consequences of the attack are being clarified.

DTEK also confirmed the use of emergency power outages:

"Kyiv, Kyiv region, Odesa region, Dnipropetrovsk region, Donetsk region: emergency power outages are being implemented as instructed by "Ukrenergo."

Strikes in Volyn

The Russian army struck Volyn region.

"Unfortunately, Volyn was also affected by the massive enemy strike. There were hits in the region," Head of Volyn Regional Military Administration Ivan Rudnytsky said.

Emergency power outages were introduced in the region.

Later, Rudnytsky informed that the Russians directed missiles at critical infrastructure. No casualties were reported. Some private buildings were damaged.

"This will also affect power outages in Volyn. Currently, approximately 215,000 subscribers are temporarily without electricity. All important infrastructure that has been cut off from electricity has been switched to generators. The Headquarters of Technogenic and Environmental Safety and Emergency Situations have been set up to eliminate the consequences of the enemy attack. We are launching additional resilience points where there will be light, internet, and heat. All relevant services are working to restore heat, water, and electricity supply as quickly as possible," the head of the Regional Military Administration said.

Lutsk Mayor Ihor Polishchuk reported that power supply had been cut in parts of the city.

Hits in Lutsk

Polishchuk later reported that several hits had been recorded in Lutsk. He noted that it was not possible to disclose the exact locations of the hits before the end of the air alert. It is also known that:

currently, electric transport is not operating, but efforts are being made to maximize bus service;

critical infrastructure is being connected to alternative energy sources;

schoolchildren attending the first shift will switch to distance learning;

"Points of Invincibility" have been opened.

No information on casualties has been reported.

Strike on Kharkiv

Explosions were heard in Kharkiv. Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported a missile attack and urged people to stay in shelters.

"Preliminarily, the strike was carried out by a missile, and one of Kharkiv's largest districts was under fire," the mayor said.

Head of Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleh Synehubov reported that as a result of the missile strike, industrial buildings and windows of a residential high-rise were damaged.

Explosions in Kropyvnytskyi

Explosions were heard in Kropyvnytskyi. Afterward, power supply was lost in parts of the city, and there were disruptions to water supply.

Later, Head of the Kirovohrad Regional Military Administration Andriy Raikovych reported that the enemy had attacked the region with missiles and drones. Emergency services were working to extinguish fires at the explosion sites. There were no casualties.

"I ask everyone to be vigilant. Do not ignore air raid alerts. Use electricity wisely. "Points of Invincibility" are operating," Raikovych said.

Attack on Sumy region

The enemy struck critical infrastructure in the Shostka community of Sumy region, the Regional Military Administration reported.

"All necessary services are working on-site. The consequences of the enemy attack are being clarified. Follow safety rules, and do not ignore air raid alerts," the administration added.

Attack on Mykolaiv region

During the air raid alert, explosions were heard in Mykolaiv.

Head of Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration Vitaliy Kim reported that due to the massive missile attack, there were power outages in the region.

Explosions in Khmelnytskyi region

Explosions were heard in Khmelnytskyi region. "Khmelnytskoblenergo" implemented emergency power outages. Head of Khmelnytskyi Regional Military Administration Serhiy Tyurin reported that air defense forces destroyed five enemy missiles in the region.

"As a result of the attack, there is partial loss of power supply in Shepetivka and Khmelnytskyi districts. Additionally, "Ukrenergo" applied emergency outages. A utility building was also damaged. No reports of casualties or injuries," Tyurin said.

Attack on Kyiv and the region

In Kyiv, powerful explosions were heard in the morning. Air defense forces were active, Mayor Vitalii Klitschko reported.

The Kyiv City Military Administration reported that as a result of a missile strike by Russian forces on Kyiv, debris fell in the Darnytskyi district of the capital. Preliminary reports suggest it happened on the territory of an enterprise. Several utility buildings and a truck were slightly damaged. There was no fire. Debris also fell in the Dniprovskyi district.

No information about casualties has been reported. Operational updates are being clarified.

"The Russian Armed Forces launched a combined missile-drone strike on Kyiv. The enemy likely used air-launched cruise missiles and various types of drones. The air raid alert was announced in the capital almost at midnight due to the threat of UAVs from the eastern direction. The alert lasted for nearly 9 and a half hours. Closer to the morning, Russian aerospace forces launched Kh-101 missiles from Tu-95MS strategic bombers. The missiles approached Kyiv from various directions. As a result of the air defense combat operation, all enemy targets threatening Kyiv were destroyed (the exact number and types of weapons used will be disclosed in reports by the Air Force)," the Kyiv City Military Administration informed later.

The Kyiv Regional Military Administration reported a combined attack with strike drones and missiles on the region. The alert lasted over 10 hours. Air defense forces operated, and targets were shot down.

"Two people were injured. They went to the hospital on their own with minor injuries. They are receiving all necessary medical assistance," the regional military administration stated.

An infrastructure facility was damaged. A fire was extinguished. A building and two cars were damaged. In another district of the region, a private house, a non-residential building, and a hangar were damaged.

Emergency power outages continue in Kyiv region as instructed by "Ukrenergo." 466 "Points of Invincibility" are operating.

Explosions in Ivano-Frankivsk

Powerful explosions rocked Ivano-Frankivsk. According to TSN’s correspondent, there were several loud explosions. Monitoring channels also reported explosions in the region.

Later, Head of the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Military Administration, Svitlana Onyshchuk, reported that "critical infrastructure facilities in Prykarpattia once again became targets of an enemy missile attack."

"Air defense forces operated. Damage to private houses was recorded. Fortunately, according to preliminary reports, there were no casualties. Due to the enemy attack, emergency power outages were introduced. Relevant services have been dispatched to the scene," the statement read.

Explosions in Lviv region

Loud explosions were heard in Lviv region, particularly near the city of Stryi.

"The enemy attacked energy infrastructure facilities. Details will follow," Head of Lviv Regional Military Administration, Maksym Kozytsky reported.

Later, the official reported that due to the morning shelling and the application of hourly power outage schedules, 523,000 subscribers in Lviv region were left without electricity.

Strikes on Rivne region

A series of explosions were heard in Rivne. Smoke rose over the city. Head of the Rivne Regional Military Administration, Oleksandr Koval, reported a missile attack on the region.

"More than 280,000 subscribers are without electricity in the region. There are water supply disruptions. Schools in Rivne and parts of Rivne district are being switched to distance learning," the statement from the head of the Regional Military Administration said.

Strike on Vinnytsia region

The Russians attacked Vinnytsia region on November 28. First Deputy Head of the Regional Military Administration, Natalia Zabolotna, reported that a woman was injured.

"In Vinnytsia region, as a result of the enemy missile attack, residential houses were damaged, a utility building was destroyed, and a private car caught fire," Zabolotna added.

All relevant services are working on-site.

Kherson power outage

Due to the massive missile attack, many regions of Ukraine are experiencing emergency power outages. Kherson is also without electricity, Head of the City Military Administration, Roman Mrochko reported.

"Electric transport is temporarily not functioning, and there may be water supply interruptions. Specialists are working to stabilize the situation. We will keep you informed about the power restoration process," the statement read.

Missile strike on Odesa region

The enemy attacked Odesa region with missiles, Head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Oleh Kiper reported.

Six private residential houses were damaged in the Odesa district. One person was injured. Additionally, due to the fall of missile debris, dry grass caught fire, but the fire was extinguished without the involvement of the State Emergency Service. A garage facility in Odesa also caught fire, and rescuers are working to eliminate the aftermath.

Later, the Odesa City Council clarified that three local residents were injured as a result of the attack, including a 16-year-old boy. Kiper reported that a 91-year-old woman was also wounded. The injured received medical assistance at the scene and did not require hospitalization.

At least 18 private homes, a gas pipeline, utility buildings, and cars were damaged in the Odesa district. In one of the districts of Odesa, a garage was damaged, and a fire broke out.

Zhytomyr left without electricity

As a result of the missile attack, Zhytomyr was left without electricity, "Zhytomyrvodokanal" reported. They are currently connecting their water supply facilities to generators.

"Water supply facilities are waiting for the restoration of power supply. If the water supply facilities are without power by 18:00, we will connect them to alternative power sources," the statement said.

Damage in Chernivtsi region

During the morning attack, air defense forces destroyed an enemy missile over the territory of Chernivtsi region, Head of the Regional Military Administration Ruslan Zaparanyuk reported.

"As a result of falling debris, several residential buildings in the Dniester district were damaged. According to preliminary data, there are no deaths or injuries. Details will be provided later," the head of the OVA wrote.

Trains are delayed due to attack

Due to the power outage caused by the Russian attack, some sections of the railway were de-energized, and "Ukrzaliznytsia" trains are running more than an hour late.

"Due to the power outage in some sections, we have delays of a little more than an hour for six trains, but backup locomotives are working there. We will gradually reduce the delay from the schedule," the company said.

At the same time, more than 150 "Ukrzaliznytsia" trains are running on schedule. The traffic situation is stable and controlled.

How many targets were shot down by the Air Defense Forces

The Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that during the enemy attack, a total of 188 airstrike tools were identified: three S-300 surface-to-air missiles, 57 Kh-101 cruise missiles, 28 "Kalibr" cruise missiles, three Kh-59/69 guided air missiles, and 97 "Shahed"-type strike drones.

The Russian airstrike was repelled by anti-aircraft missile troops, aviation, electronic warfare units, mobile fire groups of the Air Forces, and the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

Confirmed downing:

76 Kh-101/"Kalibr" cruise missiles

Three Kh-59/69 guided air missiles

35 "Shahed" strike drones and unmanned aerial vehicles of unspecified types (62 enemy drones dissapeared from radars).

Reaction from the Office of the President on the attack

Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, wrote online that the Russians continue their terror tactics:

"They have stockpiled missiles for strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, for war against civilians during the cold, throughout the winter. They were assisted by their insane allies, including from North Korea. Now the Russians are carrying out a combined attack on the country. They are even fighting against children. Ukraine has plenty to respond with."

Zelenskyy comments on the Russian attack

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that by morning, he had already received reports from the commander of the Air Forces, the ministers of internal affairs, and energy regarding the aftermath of the Russian strike.

"The target is our energy sector. In total, about 100 strike drones and over 90 missiles of different types. In several regions, hits were recorded with "Kalibr" missiles containing cluster munitions, targeting civilian infrastructure. These cluster parts significantly complicate the efforts of our rescuers and energy workers to eliminate the aftermath of the strike, and this is a very insidious escalation of Russia’s terrorist tactics," the President emphasized.

Required forces are involved in all areas where necessary. Energy workers and all services are working as hard as possible "to return normal life." "Points of Invincibility" have been set up.

"Every such attack proves that air defense systems are now needed in Ukraine, where they save lives. Not in storage bases. This is especially important in winter, when we need to protect our infrastructure from targeted Russian strikes. We are constantly working with partners to have more strength for defense, and timely delivery now and full implementation of agreements, particularly regarding air defense, is what is most needed," Zelenskyy stressed.

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