**Russia Launches Large-Scale Aerial Attack on Ukraine’s Energy Grid**
On December 13, Russia launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The attack involved around 290 missiles and drones fired across multiple regions.
Ukraine’s Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko said the enemy continued its terror by targeting the energy sector across Ukraine. Air defense was active in Kyiv Oblast, with explosions reported in several other regions, including Odesa, Vinnytsia, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Cherkasy.
**Key Details of the Attack**
* At least 93 missiles were launched by Russia, including those supplied by North Korea.
* Eighty-one missiles were shot down, with 11 intercepted by Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jets.
* Close to 200 drones were deployed, making it “one of the largest strikes on our energy grid.”
* Six energy facilities in Lviv Oblast and several in neighboring Ternopil Oblast were targeted.
**No Major Casualties Reported**
Despite the massive attack, there were no major casualties reported. However, the impact on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure is still being assessed.
**Russia Considers Launching Nuclear-Capable Missile**
The Financial Times reported that Russia is considering launching an Oreshnik nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine this weekend. The move is seen as a way to intimidate Ukraine and its supporters.
Ukraine’s Ground Forces Chief Announces Reforms
Ukraine’s new Ground Forces chief, General Mykhailo Drapatyi, announced plans for fundamental reforms in the branch. The changes aim to enhance the effectiveness of the Ground Forces on the battlefield, including improved recruitment, training, and technology integration.