On the night of October 25, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine. The strikes focused primarily on Kyiv and Kyiv Region, where both missiles and drones were used. Terrorist state as well conducted a large drone assault on Odesa and Odesa Region. Also, Russia attacked the Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Cherkasy regions. A few targets violated the airspace of Moldova and Romania. The enemy aimed mainly at Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Air Forces of Ukraine detected and tracked 486 air-attack weapons — 22 missiles and 464 UAVs of various types. According to preliminary data, as of 10 am, air defense forces shot down/suppressed 452 air targets.
Consequences in Kyiv and Odesa
In Kyiv, authorities reported at least seven dead, though more people may still lie under the rubble. 35 people were injured. Emergency power cuts followed the strikes. One drone hit a high-rise residential building, and people shouted for help from inside the burning structure.
In Odesa, the attack left more than 20,000 residents without electricity.
Violations of Other Countries’ Airspace
The Moldovan Ministry of Defense said six Russian drones entered Moldova’s airspace during the attack. One drone landed on the roof of a house in the village of Cucureștii de Jos.
Romania’s Ministry of National Defence reported that it scrambled aviation during the night, but the Russian object eventually returned to Ukraine. Two German Eurofighter Typhoons took off from the Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base to monitor the situation. Later, Romania launched two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 86th Air Base in Borcea and launched an air alert in the region.
Reactions
Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Andrii Sybiha, stressed that Ukraine stands ready to share its experience with foreign partners and urged them to introduce joint air-defense practices:
EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova also commented on the night attack:
Conclusion
According to Bloomberg, Russia rejected the updated version of the peace plan. During the night, it continued attacking Ukraine’s energy sector and carried out chaotic terror strikes on residental buildings. It also again tested NATO’s borders and those of EU candidate Moldova. This attack shows once more that Russia has no respect for diplomatic efforts or cooperation with other countries, including the United States.
