The most dramatic images of the destruction caused by a new massive Russian attack on Ukraine

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Nov 17, 2024 08:04 am EST

The wave of Russian attacks this Sunday left at least eight dead and twenty injured in Ukraine
Russia launched 120 missiles and 90 drones, and the Ukrainian defense managed to destroy 140 of these devices
Russia launched 120 missiles and 90 drones, and the Ukrainian defense managed to destroy 140 of these devices
Ukrainian energy operator DTEK reported "serious damage" in some of its thermal power plants
The Ukrainian energy operator, DTEK, reported “serious damage” to some of its thermal plants
Some of those affected needed psychological attention after the Russian attack
Some of those affected needed psychological attention after the Russian attack
These attacks represent a new blow to Ukraine's already weakened energy infrastructure
These attacks represent a new blow to Ukraine’s already weakened energy infrastructure
People had to go out to seek shelter in the middle of the night, after a new wave of massive attacks launched by Russia in Ukraine
People had to go out to seek shelter in the middle of the night, after a new wave of massive attacks launched by Russia in Ukraine
Ukraine managed to destroy 140 of the most missiles and drones launched by Russia
Ukraine managed to destroy 140 of the most missiles and drones launched by Russia
Russia said it had hit all its targets in a massive attack on "essential energy infrastructures to support the Ukrainian military-industrial complex"
Russia said it had achieved all its objectives in a massive attack on “essential energy infrastructure supporting the Ukrainian military-industrial complex”
Injuries were reported in several cities, including the capital kyiv, Zaporizhzhia (south) and Dnipro (east).
Injuries were reported in several cities, including kyiv, the capital, Zaporizhzhia (south) and Dnipro (east).
Ukrainian energy operator DTEK reported "serious damage" in some of its thermal power plants
The Ukrainian energy operator, DTEK, reported “serious damage” to some of its thermal plants
Ukrainian energy operator DTEK reported "serious damage" in some of its thermal plants
The Ukrainian energy operator, DTEK, reported “serious damage” to some of its thermal plants
Ukraine confirmed that after the attack some areas were left without power supply and assured that all necessary forces are participating in the debris removal and restoration efforts.
Ukraine confirmed that after the attack some areas were left without power supply and assured that all necessary forces are participating in the debris removal and restoration efforts.
This damage adds to the challenges Ukraine faces as winter approaches, with severe energy deficits making it difficult to prepare for low temperatures.
This damage adds to the challenges Ukraine faces as winter approaches, with severe energy deficits making it difficult to prepare for low temperatures.
Zelensky thanked all the air defense forces that participated in repelling this attack: anti-aircraft missile troops, aviation - F-16, Sukhoi and MiG pilots -, mobile fire groups and electronic warfare units
Zelensky thanked all the air defense forces that participated in repelling this attack: anti-aircraft missile troops, aviation – F-16, Sukhoi and MiG pilots -, mobile fire groups and electronic warfare units
Teams of specialists had to remove some parts of missiles that were left in residential areas after Russia's massive attack on Ukraine this Sunday
Teams of specialists had to remove some parts of missiles that were left in residential areas after Russia’s massive attack on Ukraine this Sunday
Rescuers place a part of a Russian missile lifted from an apartment building on the ground, after a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine November 17, 2024. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko
Rescuers place a part of a Russian missile lifted from an apartment building on the ground, after a Russian missile strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine November 17, 2024. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko
The anguish of the rescue forces in the midst of the search for survivors and injured
The anguish of the rescue forces in the midst of the search for survivors and injured
So far it has been reported that a wave of attacks also left at least eight dead and twenty injured
So far it has been reported that a wave of attacks also left at least eight dead and twenty injured
The Ministry of Energy has warned that the Russian attacks seek to maximize pressure on the Ukrainian population
The Ministry of Energy has warned that the Russian attacks seek to maximize pressure on the Ukrainian population
The continued destruction of Ukraine's energy grid underscores the vulnerability of critical systems to targeted attacks and raises questions about Ukraine's ability to sustain its energy needs in a protracted conflict.
The continued destruction of Ukraine’s energy grid underscores the vulnerability of critical systems to targeted attacks and raises questions about Ukraine’s ability to sustain its energy needs in a protracted conflict.
Residents of the areas affected by the attack had to go out to look for water and other basic supplies for their protection.
Residents of the areas affected by the attack had to go out to look for water and other basic supplies for their protection.
Concern grows in Ukraine about power failures due to the imminent arrival of winter
Concern grows in Ukraine about power failures due to the imminent arrival of winter
Russia has already destroyed half of Ukraine's energy capacity with its drone and missile attacks in its almost three years of offensive, according to kyiv
Russia has already destroyed half of Ukraine’s energy capacity with its drone and missile attacks in its almost three years of offensive, according to kyiv
The attacks also affected areas of civilian residences
The attacks also affected areas of civilian residences
Ukraine requires international support to recover its electrical system
Ukraine requires international support to recover its electrical system
The Russian attacks were recorded hours before dawn
The Russian attacks were recorded hours before dawn

Photos: Reuters and AP

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