In brief
Ukraine’s power grid has been hit hard by a fresh overnight Russian strike, leaving about 600,000 people without electricity. President Volodymyr Zelensky says critical infrastructure in Kyiv and Kharkiv was damaged, with multiple missile and drone attacks recorded. While U.S. President Donald Trump announced an “energy ceasefire,” Russia’s leaders refuse a pause, citing ongoing armed conflict. The war’s reach now extends roughly 20 % of Ukraine’s territory under Russian control.
At least 600,000 people in Ukraine are now without electricity after a surge of Russian missile and drone attacks overnight. President Volodymyr Zelensky called the hit on critical energy infrastructure “massive.”
Key Facts
- Three people were killed and 21 injured in Kyiv.
- Russia launched 39 ballistic and cruise missiles plus 128 drones.
- Ukrainian forces shot down 4 missiles and 115 drones.
- Russia claims to have shot down 902 Ukrainian drones over Moscow and Crimea.
Energy Ceasefire? 🤔
Trump tweeted an “energy ceasefire” on Sunday, urging both sides to stop attacks on power sites. Zelensky has said he would pause Ukrainian energy strikes if Moscow reciprocated, but Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov warned Ukraine doesn’t deserve such relief.
The conflict now occupies about 20 % of Ukraine’s territory, with Moscow controlling key regions and ongoing bombardments threatening civilians and essential services.
