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Russia Launches Devastating Missile Assault, Ukraine Faces Power Crisis

1/15/2025

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Summary

Zelensky Urges Defense

On January 15, Russia unleashed a devastating missile and drone assault on Ukraine, striking vital energy infrastructure in cities like Lviv and Kharkiv. Despite Ukrainian air defenses intercepting numerous threats, emergency power outages impacted six regions. President Zelensky urgently called for increased air defense support from allies to safeguard against these relentless attacks on essential facilities.

Summary

Ukraine Launches Major Assault

On January 14, Ukraine unleashed its most significant assault on Russian military sites, utilizing British Storm Shadow missiles, US-made ATACMS, and an impressive fleet of 146 drones. Key targets included a chemical plant in Bryansk and strategic facilities in Saratov and Engels. This bold move seeks to cripple Russia's military strength, drawing a fierce warning of retaliation from Moscow.

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Historical Context

On January 15, Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure in cities like Lviv and Kharkiv. This mirrors tactics from earlier in the war, particularly during the winter of 2022-2023, when Russia aimed to disrupt Ukraine's power supply. Such assaults have escalated civilian suffering, reminiscent of strategies used in past conflicts to weaken adversaries through infrastructure destruction.

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Zelensky Urges Defense

On January 15, Russia unleashed a devastating missile and drone assault on Ukraine, striking vital energy infrastructure in cities like Lviv and Kharkiv. Despite Ukrainian air defenses intercepting numerous threats, emergency power outages impacted six regions. President Zelensky urgently called for increased air defense support from allies to safeguard against these relentless attacks on essential facilities.

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