Russia launched one of its largest overnight attacks in months on Nov. 19, firing 48 missiles and 476 drones across Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. At least 20 civilians were killed in Ternopil, including two children, and more than 115 people were injured nationwide.
⚡ Terrifying scenes of destruction in Ternopil — Russians attacked the city with missiles and Shaheds
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) November 19, 2025
The photo shows what’s left of the upper floors of a residential building.
This morning, its residents were likely getting ready for work, making breakfast, while someone… pic.twitter.com/6VXSP1UDk7
Ukrainian defenses intercepted most drones and cruise missiles, but strikes still hit 14 locations, damaging residential buildings, schools, hospitals, warehouses, and key power facilities.
Across many of our regions, work is underway to address the aftermath of Russia’s attack. It is confirmed that Russia launched more than 470 attack drones and 48 missiles of various types against Ukraine overnight – one ballistic and the rest cruise missiles.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 19, 2025
In Ternopil,… pic.twitter.com/EwQmc6Nv1S
Western regions far from the front line — including Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Khmelnytskyi, and Ternopil — suffered heavy damage.
Emergency outages were imposed as Russia targeted thermal power plants and critical infrastructure amid below-freezing temperatures. Authorities warned of polluted air and expanded load-shedding to stabilize the grid.
President Volodymyr Zelensky urged stronger Western sanctions and more air defense support, saying Russia aims to break civilian life ahead of winter. Poland scrambled fighter jets as the attacks approached NATO airspace.
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