By Chernysh
Ukrainian BBC News

In the early morning hours of November 17, Russia launched one of the largest missile attacks on Ukraine since the beginning of the war.

According to Ukrainian authorities, the Russian military launched 120 missiles and 90 drones. Authorities say seven civilians were killed in the Russian attack in the Dnipropetrovsk, Lviv, Odesa and Mykolaiv regions. Dozens more were injured.

Such a massive release was last seen almost three months ago – on August 26, right after Ukraine’s Independence Day. Back then, Russia launched 127 missiles and 109 drones.

The targets of this attack were apparently the largest thermal power plants and transformer substations in the west and center of the country, as well as the Ukrainian railway.

For the first time in a long time, Russian missiles reached the westernmost region of Zakarpattya and landed near the popular ski resort of Bukovel.

Local authorities said energy infrastructure was partially damaged by the debris. For some time, the power supply has been interrupted in many regions.

However, after a few hours, power was restored in most areas. But in cities like Odesa and Kryvyi Rih, the situation is still difficult.

Ukrainian authorities warn that the Kremlin still has a stockpile of missiles and that similar attacks could be repeated later this winter.