A significant missile assault by Russia on Thursday targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, resulting in widespread power outages and emergency measures across the nation.
# Russia Escalates Missile Strikes on Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure
# Russia Escalates Missile Strikes on Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure
Russia intensifies attacks, leaving millions in Ukraine facing power outages.
Ukraine's energy minister, Herman Halushchenko, reported extensive damage to the energy sector, stating the operator had to introduce emergency power outages given the extensive attacks. The strikes were reportedly intended to target critical areas, including Kyiv, with residents hearing explosions and witnessing damage in various cities.
In western Ukraine, over a million residents in regions like Lviv, Volyn, and Rivne lost electricity, while nearby areas like Zhytomyr and Kherson also faced outages. Reports included injuries in Lutsk, where the mayor noted several local impacts from the strikes.
The drone and missile attacks, which have intensified since autumn, are believed to be part of Russian efforts to exhaust Ukraine's air defense systems. Ukraine continues to grapple with the fallout from these persistent strikes, which are disrupting daily life and critical infrastructure throughout the country.
In western Ukraine, over a million residents in regions like Lviv, Volyn, and Rivne lost electricity, while nearby areas like Zhytomyr and Kherson also faced outages. Reports included injuries in Lutsk, where the mayor noted several local impacts from the strikes.
The drone and missile attacks, which have intensified since autumn, are believed to be part of Russian efforts to exhaust Ukraine's air defense systems. Ukraine continues to grapple with the fallout from these persistent strikes, which are disrupting daily life and critical infrastructure throughout the country.
