Major Russian Drone & Missile Barrage Hits Ukraine Overnight
In the early hours of December 6, 2025, Ukraine faced a massive wave of 653 drones and 51 missiles launched by Russia, marking one of the most intense strikes on its energy and transport sectors in recent weeks. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 585 drones and 30 missiles, but the assault still caused widespread damage. 🚀
Energy Grid in the Crosshairs
Power and heat generation sites across Chernihiv, Zaporizhzhia, Lviv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions were hit, leading to blackouts and service interruptions. In southern Odesa, 9,500 customers are left without heat and 34,000 without water. Port facilities there also lost main power and have switched to backup generators. Emergency repairs are underway wherever safety conditions allow, as energy companies race to restore service. ⚡
Rail Lines Disrupted
Simultaneously, a key railway hub in Fastiv, near Kyiv, took a hit—damaging depots and train carriages. Thankfully, no casualties were reported. Ukrzaliznytsia canceled several suburban routes around Kyiv and Chernihiv, leaving commuters scrambling for alternatives. 🚄
No Progress in Peace Talks
There was no breakthrough in U.S.-brokered talks this week aimed at ending the conflict. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha took to X to condemn the attacks, highlighting Russia's disregard for civilian infrastructure and peace efforts.
What Russia Says
Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed the 'massive strike' targeted Ukraine's military-industrial sites, energy facilities supporting them, and port infrastructure used for military purposes. It said high-precision, long-range weapons—including Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and long-range drones—were used in retaliation for alleged Ukrainian attacks on civilian targets. 🛡️
As winter deepens ❄️ and the war nears its fourth anniversary next February, Ukraine’s energy security and transport networks remain on high alert.
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Kyiv: Russian drones, missiles hit Ukraine power and transport sectors
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