rki.news | Source: Xinhua
At least 600,000 people in Ukraine lost electricity Wednesday after Russian missile and drone strikes targeted energy infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
The attacks hit Kyiv, its surrounding region and Kharkiv, damaging 26 power system facilities and four oil and gas facilities, Zelensky said on Telegram.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported one death and one injury in strikes on the capital’s energy infrastructure.
Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia launched 128 drones and 39 ballistic missiles. Ukrainian air defences intercepted 115 drones and four missiles, while several failed to reach their targets. Impacts were recorded at 22 locations, with debris falling at eight sites.
Russia’s Defence Ministry said its forces struck seven Ukrainian energy facilities and a data centre overnight.
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an energy ceasefire. However, neither side appeared ready to implement the truce.
Separately, SpaceX introduced speed limits for Starlink terminals in Ukraine, presidential adviser Serhii Beskrestnov said Wednesday on Telegram.
He said Ukrainian defence forces received no advance warning, disrupting several missions. He suggested the restriction could be linked to the current political situation.
Russian Strikes Cut Power to 600,000 Across Ukraine
