Russian Forces Launch Missile and Drone Attacks on Ukrainian Infrastructure

Russian forces carried out missile and drone attacks targeting critical infrastructure in multiple Ukrainian regions overnight, causing damage and sparking fires. The escalating situation has raised concerns about the ongoing conflict between the two countries.

Russian forces launched missile and drone attacks across multiple Ukrainian regions overnight on June 22, targeting critical infrastructure. In Lviv Oblast, a missile struck an energy facility, causing a fire, Governor Maksym Kozytskyi reported. Emergency crews are currently addressing the blaze, but detailed damage assessments are unavailable.

Explosions were also reported in Lutsk, Volyn Oblast, and Vinnytsia Oblast around 4:45 a.m. local time, according to Suspilne. Khmelnytskyi residents heard explosions around 5:30 a.m.

Ukraine's Air Force had warned about missile threats to western and central regions earlier. At 4:50 a.m., Poland scrambled military jets to protect its airspace amid the ongoing attacks.

The Russian attack involved 16 missiles and 13 Shahed-type UAVs targeting energy infrastructure. Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk confirmed via Telegram that 25 air targets, including seven Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles, four Kalibr cruise missiles, one Iskander-K cruise missile, and 13 UAVs, were intercepted.

Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have increased in recent months, leading to rolling shutdowns since May 15.