Russia launches massive attack on Mykolaiv, critical infrastructure damaged

Vitalii Kim, head of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration, reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"During the night of February 16, the enemy launched a massive attack on Mykolaiv. As a result, a critical infrastructure facility was damaged, causing a fire that was quickly extinguished by firefighters. Debris and blast waves also damaged five apartment buildings, at least four stores, a restaurant, and office spaces," the statement said.

A 64-year-old man was injured in the attack and hospitalized. His condition is currently stable.

Air defense forces in the Mykolaiv region shot down nine Shahed 131/136 drones during the attack.

Ukraine's State Emergency Service reported on Facebook that explosions were reported in Mykolaiv at around 01:00. The falling of a drone and its debris caused a fire at an infrastructure facility.

Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze. The injured man, born in 1960, was taken to the hospital.