In the silence of winter, the whole territory of Ukraine was shaken by a violent ** sound. According to the Ukrainian military report on December 29, Russia launched the largest airstrike since the outbreak of the conflict, firing **122 missiles into Ukraine, while mobilizing 36 drones. This large-scale attack made people feel the cruelty and ruthlessness of war again.
According to the commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, Oleshyuk, this is the "largest air strike" launched against Ukraine since Russia began its "special military operation" in February 2022. The last time Russia launched the largest airstrike was in November 2022, when 96 missiles were fired at Ukraine. The largest air raid this year was on March 9, when Russia fired 81 missiles. In contrast, the 122-missile air raid was undoubtedly a more violent attack.
The targets of the airstrikes are all over major Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Lviv, Odessa, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and others. The infrastructure, residential areas and even private homes of these cities have not been spared. According to Ukraine** Zelensky, Russia "used all kinds of ** in its arsenal" in this air strike, and its goals are so broad and tough that its methods are staggering.
According to the Ukrainian side, the Russian army launched a large-scale air attack on Ukraine on the same day with "Dagger" hypersonic missiles, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, S-300 systems and drones. It also includes the "X-22 (Kh-22) missile, which is extremely difficult to intercept", in which about 18 Russian strategic bombers participated in the air strikes, firing **X-101 X-505 cruise missiles at Ukraine. However, the Ukrainian side claims that most of the ballistic missile, cruise missile and drone attacks were intercepted. This shows the effectiveness and determination of the Ukrainian air defense.
At least 24 people were killed and 130 injured as a result of the strike. This is a staggering figure and a relentless deprivation of the lives of the Ukrainian people. At this juncture, we deeply feel the cruelty and ruthlessness of war, and we express our deep sympathy and condolences to those who have lost their loved ones and homes in the war.
However, Ukraine was not defeated by this airstrike. On the contrary, the Ukrainian people have shown resilience and determination. They are united in their resistance to Russian aggression. The Ukrainian army and militia groups have launched counterattacks in various places, putting a lot of pressure on the Russian army.
Against this backdrop, the international community's support for Ukraine has also grown. Several countries have provided military assistance to Ukraine, sending volunteer regiments to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia's offensive. At the same time, the international community has also called on Russia to immediately stop its attack on Ukraine and resolve the dispute through peaceful means.