Russia’s Strikes Push Ukraine’s Power Grid to the Brink
The Davydenko family pose for a picture wearing winter clothes in the kitchen of their apartment, which has no heating or hot water and experiences frequent power outages, in Kyiv Russia has unleashed one of its largest coordinated assaults on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, targeting power plants, substations, and transmission lines across the country. Ukrainian authorities reported hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles launched in waves, overwhelming air‑defense systems and causing widespread blackouts. The attacks struck at a critical moment, as winter temperatures continue to drop and energy demand rises. Emergency outages were imposed in multiple regions, with repair crews unable to begin full restoration while strikes were still ongoing. Officials warned that the scale of the damage has deepened the national power deficit and could lead to prolonged disruptions. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the bombardment, saying Russia is deliberately attempting to brea...
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