Overnight Russian missile and drone strikes have caused power cuts in large parts of Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv. Nine people were injured while residents in eastern districts faced disruption to water supplies, as reported by the city's mayor, Vitali Klitschko. A separate drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area led to the tragic death of a seven-year-old child.
Moscow has intensified its attacks on energy facilities in recent weeks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of seeking to create chaos and psychological pressure on the population. Ukraine’s Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk stated that Russia inflicted a massive strike on facilities overnight, and repair crews are currently working round the clock to restore power.
The strikes hit energy infrastructure and residential buildings, with images portraying firefighters combating blazes in damaged 10-story apartments. Ivan Fedorov, the regional head of Zaporizhzhia, confirmed intense attacks overnight, resulting in injuries and emphasizing the ongoing dangers faced by civilians.
Ukraine remains on high alert for additional missile strikes as authorities brace for further attacks aimed at dismantling the country's energy grid, following existing disruptions to gas facilities.
Moscow has intensified its attacks on energy facilities in recent weeks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of seeking to create chaos and psychological pressure on the population. Ukraine’s Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk stated that Russia inflicted a massive strike on facilities overnight, and repair crews are currently working round the clock to restore power.
The strikes hit energy infrastructure and residential buildings, with images portraying firefighters combating blazes in damaged 10-story apartments. Ivan Fedorov, the regional head of Zaporizhzhia, confirmed intense attacks overnight, resulting in injuries and emphasizing the ongoing dangers faced by civilians.
Ukraine remains on high alert for additional missile strikes as authorities brace for further attacks aimed at dismantling the country's energy grid, following existing disruptions to gas facilities.
