Ukraine's deputy interior minister says some 50 missiles have been launched at Ukraine

Ukrainian Deputy Interior Minister Yevhen Yenin said Russia launched on Friday (December 16) some 50 missiles in a morning attack on Ukraine, during his visit to Donetsk region. "Our anti-missile system works quite well, but due to the high quantity of cruise missiles launched by the Russian Federation, we still face some difficulties," he added. Later on Friday, the commander in chief of the Ukrainian armed forces said Ukraine shot down 60 out of the 76 missiles fired at it by Russia. Russia pounded energy facilities across Ukraine with dozens of missiles Friday morning, killing at least two people, knocking out electricity in some areas and forcing Kyiv to introduce emergency power cuts across the whole country. The latest in a series of big waves of missile strikes since October hammered critical infrastructure and drove people into shelters as residential areas also came under fire. Russia, which invaded Ukraine in February, Moscow says attacks on basic infrastructure are militarily legitimate. Ukraine says attacks intended to cause civilian misery are a war crime. "Attacking our energy infrastructure, making the people suffer during the wintertime, that's a genocide of our Ukrainian nation," Yenin stated. The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_... Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook:   / thesun   Follow The Sun on TikTok:   / ucizxayrp7-p0anpq-nd-h5g   Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat:   / 1633225139   #ukraine #ukrainenews #ukrainewar #russia