Russia conducted missile strikes against facilities linked to Ukraine’s defense industry, focusing on sites involved in the production of missiles and unmanned aerial systems. The report comes from a prominent economic publication that cited a source within the Ukrainian defense sector.
Officials described the strikes as targeted actions against critical defense operations. The Ukrainian interlocutor noted that several missiles hit facilities tied to the manufacture of missiles and UAVs, with the broader aim of degrading the capacity of Ukraine to sustain its security programs.
The publication characterized the attacks as strategically significant for the adversary, suggesting that disabling defense manufacturing could hamper Ukraine’s military readiness and long term capability to field advanced weapons and unmanned platforms.
Earlier, the Ukrainian military leadership acknowledged that a series of powerful hits hit key infrastructure facilities across the country, underlining the vulnerability of critical systems to external aggression. The assessments emphasize the persistent risk to energy, communications, and transportation networks that support national defense operations.
On the morning of December 29, authorities in Ukraine issued a nationwide air raid alert. Officials stated that sirens began tolling around early morning hours, signaling the need for civilian protection and readiness across the country as defense measures were activated and civilian authorities coordinated responses with emergency services.
In remarks from Kyiv, the leadership asserted that Ukraine remains determined to prevent the expansion of the conflict onto Russian soil and to avoid any escalation that might draw the war across borders. The focus remains on safeguarding civilians and maintaining resilience in critical infrastructure while continuing national defense efforts.