Russian strikes leave 600,000 without power in Ukraine
Heavy overnight attacks on energy infrastructure killed at least six people, Ukrainian authorities said.
At a glance
- At least six people killed in overnight Russian strikes
- Approximately 600,000 people lost power following attacks on energy infrastructure
- Russia's defence ministry claimed to have downed 902 drones over Russian regions
- Zelenskyy said the strikes violated an announced energy ceasefire
Heavy overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine killed at least six people and cut power to approximately 600,000 people, according to Ukrainian authorities on Wednesday. Russia's defence ministry said it had downed 902 drones over Russian regions during the same period, according to the Interfax news agency.
A ballistic missile struck energy infrastructure that was supposedly covered by an "energy ceasefire" announced on Sunday, according to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
Why it matters
The strikes represent a continuation of attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure amid ongoing conflict and diplomatic efforts.
Original reporting
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