The Russians attacked critical infrastructure: it became known what they hit

Several critical infrastructure objects are on fire in different regions of the country. The occupiers have launched massive attacks on Ukraine on Remembrance and Reconciliation Day. There are victims, including children.

What have the Russians done and what do we know about the casualties? Journalist Viktoria Hnatiuk revealed the details in an exclusive report for TSN.ua.

Zelenskyy responded to the May 8 attack

Once again, the occupiers have struck civilian and critical infrastructure in Ukraine, and they did so on May 8 not by chance. Dozens of missiles were launched on Remembrance and Reconciliation Day. Zelenskyy did not remain silent.

"Nazi Putin's massive missile attack on the Day of Remembrance and victory over Nazism in the Second World War. More than 50 missiles and more than 20 "Shaheds", targeting infrastructure in Lviv, Vinnytsia, Kyiv, Poltava, Kirovohrad, Zaporizhzhia, Ivano-Frankivsk regions. All the necessary services are already working on-site, eliminating the consequences of terror. The whole world must clearly understand who is who. The whole world cannot afford to give Nazism another chance”, the President wrote.

How many missiles were launched and what are the consequences?

Just during this night and morning, the occupiers launched 76 aerial targets across Ukraine, 59 of which were intercepted by air defense forces. This includes 33 cruise missiles X-101/X-555, 4 cruise missiles "Kalibr", 2 guided aviation missiles X-59 and X-69 and 20 combat drones. Unfortunately, there were hits and victims. According to the Ministry of Energy, the enemy attacked electricity generation and transmission facilities in six regions. At present, it is known about the hits in Poltava, Vinnytsia, Kirovohrad and Zaporizhzhia regions.

Several missiles were also aimed at Kyiv, but our defenders of the sky managed to eliminate them all. However, there was a hit in Kyiv region. Civilian houses were damaged in Brovary. Rescuers are working on the spot. A man and a woman were urgently taken to the hospital. The details of the attack were reported by Head of Kyiv Regional Military Administration Ruslan Kravchenko on a Telegram channel.

"There were no hits to residential or critical infrastructure objects. At the same time, falling debris was recorded in 4 districts of the region. Unfortunately, as a result, people were injured. Two victims - a woman and a man with multiple injuries to the limbs and shrapnel wounds - were taken to the hospital. The victims are provided with all necessary emergency aid.

Damage to power lines was recorded. One of the villages is partially without electricity. Energy workers are already working promptly to restore power.

According to operational information, one private residential house and an adjacent outbuilding were destroyed, as a result of falling debris, and 14 private houses and one car were damaged. All emergency response teams are working on-site. We continue to document and eliminate the consequences of the attack," the Kyiv Regional Military Administration stated in the message.

The occupiers destroyed the same civilian house twice

Later, it became known that the victims were a mother and son, both in critical condition. TSN journalist Victoria Kovtsun visited the site of the strike and described only two walls remaining from the family's house. It had just been rebuilt under a state program, because during the early stages of the full-scale war, the Russians had already destroyed this residence. Now it's gone again. Additionally, a kindergarten is located just 200 meters away from the impact site.

Strikes on regions

Meanwhile, in Poltava region, the energy infrastructure was hit, as reported by Head of the Regional Military Administration, Filip Pronin, without providing details, but noting that there were no casualties.

Critical infrastructure was also hit in Vinnytsia region. Details about the situation there, and whether there are any victims, are currently unknown.

"They also struck Zaporizhzhia. The military administration reported that the shelling damaged civilian infrastructure objects. Additionally, a garage cooperative in one of the city parks and municipal public transport were hit. Preliminarily, there were no victims reported. However, there are victims among children in Kirovohrad region, where the occupiers also hit critical infrastructure.

"As a result of the enemy missile attack on Kirovohrad region in Oleksandria district, a critical infrastructure object was damaged. An 8-year-old child was injured. Preliminary reports indicate that 13 private houses and nearly thirty garages were damaged. All relevant services are working at the scene," Andriy Raikovych, Head of the Kirovohrad Regional Military Administration, said.

The occupiers also struck Ivano-Frankivsk region

The enemy launched missile strikes on Prykarpattia, as well. The target was an energy infrastructure object. As a result, a fire broke out. Relevant services worked at the scene, and the fire was promptly extinguished. Fortunately, there were no victims. The extent of damage to the object is being clarified," Head of the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Military Administration, Svitlana Onyshchuk said.

A horrific attack on Kherson region

The Russians also targeted civilian railway infrastructure in Kherson, damaging the tracks and the city's railway station. Currently, the train service between Kyiv and Kherson has been temporarily restricted to Mykolaiv. Passengers will be transported to and from Kherson by bus. All 99 passengers are safe, as reported by "Ukrzaliznytsia".

And the day before, on May 7, Bilozerka, Stanislav, Sadove, Blagovishchenske, Ponyativka, Inzhenerne, Kizomys, Komyshany, Ivanivka, Chervony Mayak, Kachkarivka, Daryivka, Ulyanivka and the city of Kherson came under enemy fire and airstrikes. Russian forces targeted the residential quarters of the populated areas of the region, damaging a multi-storey building and 91 private houses. Administrative buildings, an educational institution, gas pipelines, as well as agricultural machinery, a bus and private vehicles were also hit. One person was killed, and three others injured in the attack.

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