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Top Ukrainian official reports damage to key infrastructure Ukraine reports multiple missile strikes on key infrastructure
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Kiev’s energy minister says key sites in seven regions have come under attackKiev’s energy minister says key sites in seven regions have come under attack
Ukrainian energy infrastructure has come under attack in seven regions, the country’s energy minister said on Thursday morning. Kiev’s top military commander said that Russia had fired over 80 missiles at targets in Ukraine. Energy infrastructure has come under attack in seven Ukrainian regions, the country’s energy minister German Galushko stated on Thursday morning.
According to Energy Minister German Galushko, power-related sites in Kiev, Nikolaev, Kharkov, Zaporozhye, Odessa, Dnepropetrovsk and Zhitomir regions were struck by Russian missiles. Power-related sites in Kiev, Nikolaev, Kharkov, Zaporozhye, Odessa, Dnepropetrovsk and Zhitomir regions were struck by Russian missiles, Galushko claimed.
The Zaporozhye Region became part of Russia last year, after a referendum there showed overwhelming support. Kiev rejected the ballot as a “sham” and remains in control of its northern part. The Zaporozhye Region became part of Russia last year, after a referendum there showed overwhelming support for joining Moscow. Kiev rejected the ballot as a “sham” and remains in control of the northern part of the region.
General Valery Zaluzhny, the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian armed forces, said that Russia had launched a total of 81 missiles, including six hypersonic Kinzhal missiles, as well as eight kamikaze drones. He claimed that many of them were intercepted or diverted from their intended targets. Kiev’s top military commander, General Valery Zaluzhny, added that Russia's latest barrage involved over 80 missiles targeting sites across the country.
The commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian armed forces said that Russia had launched six hypersonic Kinzhal missiles, as well as eight kamikaze drones. He claimed that many of them were intercepted or diverted from their intended targets.
The Ukrainian nuclear authority Energoatom reported that electricity supply to the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, which is controlled by Russia, had been cut.
It claimed the power loss was due to “Russian rocket shelling,” but Vladimir Rogov, a senior Russian official in Zaporozhye Region, denied that there was any military action in the area that could have impacted supply. He alleged that Ukrainians had shut down the link “out of spite,” forcing the use of on-site backup generators.
DTEK, a leading Ukrainian utility, said that three power plants were damaged, without specifying their locations. A company update on repair work indicated that the Odessa Region was one of those affected.DTEK, a leading Ukrainian utility, said that three power plants were damaged, without specifying their locations. A company update on repair work indicated that the Odessa Region was one of those affected.
Reports of explosions have come from various parts of Ukraine since early morning, with warnings by officials to stay in shelters.
Kiev Mayor Vitaly Klitschko stated on social media that there were at least two powerful explosions in the Ukrainian capital, with two people said to be injured. Roughly 40% of electricity consumers in the city have been left without power due to emergency shutdowns, he said.Kiev Mayor Vitaly Klitschko stated on social media that there were at least two powerful explosions in the Ukrainian capital, with two people said to be injured. Roughly 40% of electricity consumers in the city have been left without power due to emergency shutdowns, he said.
Blackouts have been announced in many parts of the country as a “preventive step” to avoid possible damage to the grid, according to the Kiev Region administration. Blackouts have been announced as a “preventive step” to avoid possible damage to the grid, according to the Kiev Region administration. The disruption prompted national train operator Ukrzaliznytsia to roll out backup diesel trains, notifying passengers of expected delays.
The disruption prompted the national train operator Ukrzaliznytsia to roll out backup diesel trains. It notified passengers to expect delays of up to one hour.
The Ukrainian nuclear authority Energoatom reported that the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, which is controlled by Russia, had been cut from the Ukrainian grid supplying it with electricity necessary for its safe operation. The Russian armed forces have launched regular attacks on parts of Ukraine's energy infrastructure, which they describe as crucial to its military capabilities, though Moscow has yet to confirm Thursday's alleged missile barrage.
It said the power loss was due to “Russian rocket shelling,” but Vladimir Rogov, a senior Russian official in Zaporozhye Region, denied that there was any military action in the area that could have caused damage to the line. He alleged that the Ukrainians had shut it down “out of spite,” forcing the use of on-site backup generators.
The Russian armed forces launch regular attacks on parts of the Ukrainian energy infrastructure, which they describe as crucial to its military capabilities. The Russian Defense Ministry has yet to confirm the alleged missile barrage on Thursday.
Ukraine sounded an air raid alert for its entire territory early in the morning, with the emergency lasting for roughly seven hours.