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Russia Unleashes Massive Strikes on Ukraine's Energy Grid, Raising Winter Fears
- •Russia launched one of its largest attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in months, striking power facilities around Kyiv and other regions.
- •At least seven people, including a child, were killed in the overnight attacks, which involved nearly 190 drones and ballistic missiles.
- •Kyiv and its surrounding region were primary targets, with a major power plant and other energy facilities damaged, causing a 12-hour air-raid alert.
- •Ukrainian officials are preparing for another winter of attacks by strengthening energy infrastructure and installing backup power systems, but concerns remain over civilian shelter shortages.
- •A drone from the attacks entered Moldovan airspace, and NATO members Romania and Poland scrambled military aircraft in response to the wider security situation.
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The overnight assault involved nearly 190 drones and ballistic missiles, leaving at least seven people dead, including a child. A major power plant and critical infrastructure across five regions were damaged, while debris was found at a Western embassy site in Kyiv.
A drone entered Moldovan airspace and exploded near the eastern village of Hirbovet. Meanwhile, Romania and Poland scrambled military aircraft in response to the wider security situation, and flights at Poland’s Lublin and Rzeszow airports were temporarily suspended.
Ukrainian officials are strengthening energy infrastructure, installing backup power systems, and increasing protection around critical facilities. Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi instructed local authorities to check emergency power arrangements and accelerate backup installations, though concerns persist over a shortage of urban shelters.
