Russian attack hits residential building in Ukraine; VIDEO shows windows exploding

Russia launched one of the biggest air strikes in recent months against Ukraine, leaving more than half a million homes without electricity in the early hours of Monday (19).

According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Moscow fired 16 ballistic missiles at Kiev and its surroundings, in addition to more than 200 drones across the country. More than 10 power facilities were damaged.

A video obtained by the Reuters news agency, recorded by a vehicle's dashboard camera, shows the exact moment when a residential building in Irpin, in the capital's metropolitan region, is hit by the force of an explosion.

Several windows in the building broke and flew into the street, almost hitting the vehicle.

"Where to go? There's nowhere to go... Just plans to survive. Today, the whole building was lucky, because it was absolutely terrifying. I heard the explosion, so I ran into the hallway, and a cupboard had fallen on top of my husband, who couldn't get up. I cut myself a little with some pieces of glass, as there was a window. Everything fell onto the sofa", lamented a 58-year-old resident when recalling the scare she experienced.

According to authorities, Russian attacks killed a woman in Kiev and two more people in the industrial city of Kryvyi Rih.

This Monday morning, in a post on Telegram, Zelensky complained about the lack of intelligence information. He said he received no prior warning from his allies about the Russian attack:

"Another Russian ballistic missile attack occurred in several waves overnight and, once again, there was no advance warning from our partners. When missile deliveries for Ukraine's air defense are blocked while Russia receives sanctions relief or reprieves, this is, unfortunately, a denial of reality by our partners."

Throughout the nearly five-year war, Ukraine has relied on U.S. intelligence to detect Russian ballistic missile launches and provide early warning of imminent attacks.

However, at this moment, there is growing friction between him and the President of the United States, Donald Trump, who has been claiming that the Ukrainian leader is to blame for the prolongation of the war.

The American Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, denies that the United States has suspended part of the sharing of information with Ukraine, contradicting Zelensky.

Russia confirms "massive attack"

The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed that its forces carried out a "massive attack" against Ukraine, using precision weapons and attack drones against defense industry facilities, drone and cruise missile storage sites, as well as a data center.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi said the energy sector was the main target of the attacks, with damage reported across the country. However, according to Koretskyi, railway stations, pharmaceutical warehouses, commercial properties and residential buildings were also damaged.

Ukraine's Energy Ministry said rotating blackouts were implemented for homes and businesses as crews worked to restore power supplies.

Explosion of windows in a residential building in Ukraine — Photo: REUTERS