NATO warplanes were scrambled as Vladimir Putin’s bombers launched an enormous blitz on Ukraine.
The Russian tyrant launched 93 missiles and 200 drones overnight in a strike at it energy infrastructure that could leave half the country without power.
Ukrainians took shelter in underground train stations during the blitz[/caption]
Missiles targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure[/caption]
Vladimir Putin claims he wants peace, but continue to launches attacks against Ukraine[/caption]
Some 11 of the missiles were downed by F-16 planes, provided by the West, Volodymyr Zelensky claimed.
A massive Russian onslaught had been expected but there were no immediate reports of the fearsome medium range ballistic missile Oreshnik being deployed, as had been predicted.
Instead, Ukraine was hit with Iskander, Kalibr, Kinzhal missiles and Iranian-designed Shahed kamikaze drones.
Parts of Kyiv have now lost power with the city’s underground rail having stopped running.
Energy minister German Galushchenko said: “’The enemy continues its terror.
“Once again, [the power sector][ throughout Ukraine is under massive attack.
“Energy workers are taking all necessary measures to minimise the negative consequences for the power system.
“As soon as the safety situation allows, the damage caused will be clarified.”
Zelensky has now blasted Putin over the attack and his claims that he wants peace.
The brave leader said: “This is how he wants ‘negotiations’ – terrorising millions of people.
“And he is not limited either in range or in purchasing the necessary components for the production of missiles.
“We need ‘Patriots’ to shoot down these missiles and prove that terror will not achieve its goal.”
One missile was destroyed over the southwestern city of Odessa[/caption]
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