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Russia Simulates Massive Missile Strike on Ukraine
Russia simulated a massive missile attack on Ukraine, causing widespread power outages. The simulation followed attacks by Shahed drones that resulted in civilian casualties.
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- What military actions did Russia simulate on November 11th?
- Russia simulated a massive missile strike on Ukraine on November 11th, involving Tu-95MS bombers and Kinzhal hypersonic missiles. The simulation involved aircraft performing launch maneuvers but ultimately no missiles were fired. This caused widespread power outages across Ukraine as a precaution.
- What are the possible reasons behind Russia's simulated missile attack?
- The purpose of the Russian simulation is unclear. It could be to test Ukrainian defenses, maintain military readiness, or to exert psychological pressure and maintain a sense of threat. The repeated missile strikes have caused considerable civilian casualties and damage.
- What were the consequences of the simulated missile strike on Ukraine's energy system?
- The simulated strike caused widespread power outages in many regions of Ukraine as a preventative measure to protect the power grid. This was done in anticipation of potential actual missile strikes, highlighting the ongoing vulnerability of Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
- What other attacks preceded the simulated missile strike, and what were the resulting casualties?
- While the missile strike was a simulation, the preceding night saw attacks involving Iranian Shahed drones resulting in at least five deaths in Mykolaiv and one in Zaporizhzhia. These attacks damaged residential buildings and infrastructure.
- When was the last time Russia launched a large-scale missile strike on Ukrainian energy infrastructure?
- Russia's last large-scale missile attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure was on August 26th, 2024. Since then, there have been smaller-scale attacks but no attacks as significant as the one simulated on November 11th, leading to speculation about Russia's strategy and intent.