Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as Kherson ceasefire ends
Russian missile and drone attacks on energy infrastructure in four oblasts have left hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians without power. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported the strikes targeted electricity grid facilities, while Russia confirmed putting three thermal power plants out of action. The attacks coincided with the end of a humanitarian ceasefire in the Kherson region that had allowed civilians to evacuate the occupied city of Oleshky. In retaliation, Ukrainian drones caused major damage to an industrial site in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod region.
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- ✓ Russian strikes left hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians without electricity.
- ✓ President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated energy infrastructure in four oblasts was attacked.
- ✓ Russia disabled three thermal power plants during an overnight attack.
- ✓ A humanitarian ceasefire allowing evacuations from Oleshky in the Kherson region ended Sunday night.
What changed
Russian forces disabled three thermal power plants and the Oleshky humanitarian ceasefire expired.
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Russian strikes disable power plants and cut electricity to thousands in Ukraine
Russian missile and drone attacks on energy infrastructure in four oblasts have left hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians without power. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported the strikes targeted electricity grid facilities, while Russia confirmed putting three thermal power plants out of action. The attacks coincided with the end of a humanitarian ceasefire in the Kherson region that had allowed civilians to evacuate the occupied city of Oleshky. In retaliation, Ukrainian drones caused major damage to an industrial site in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod region.
Why it matters
These strikes occur despite efforts by Donald Trump to push for an energy ceasefire. The targeting of power grids aims to destabilize Ukrainian infrastructure during a period of heightened volatility.
What is confirmed
- Russian strikes left hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians without electricity.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated energy infrastructure in four oblasts was attacked.
- Russia disabled three thermal power plants during an overnight attack.
- A humanitarian ceasefire allowing evacuations from Oleshky in the Kherson region ended Sunday night.
- Ukrainian drone attacks caused major damage to an industrial site in the Nizhny Novgorod region.
Still unconfirmed
- Ukraine's air raid app was hacked to send a false radiation alert.
What to watch next
- Further missile attacks warned by President Zelenskyy
- Recovery timelines for the three disabled thermal power plants
- Official confirmation of casualties in Komyshuvakha
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- www.bbc.com — BBC Home - Breaking News, World News, US News, Sports, Business...
- CNBC — Russian strikes plunge Ukrainian city into blackout as Zelenskyy warns of more missile attacks
- www.myjoyonline.com — Fire outbreaks leave a trail of destruction at Bunso, Boso and Nsawam
- www.nbcnews.com — Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine, despite Trump’s energy ceasefire push
- politico.eu — Russian strikes leave thousands without power in Ukraine, says Zelenskyy
- NBC News — Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine, despite Trump’s energy ceasefire push
- BBC — Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as Kherson ceasefire to end within hours
- Reuters — Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as drones damage Russian facility
- dw.com — Ukraine news: Russian attacks leave tens of thousands without power as Kherson ceasefire set to end
- dw.com — Ukraine news: Oleshky ceasefire ends as Russian attacks leave tens of thousands without power
- The Kyiv Independent — Russian attacks kill 1, injure 47 over past day, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity
- Українська правда — Zelenskyy: Russia has attacked energy infrastructure in four oblasts, leaving hundreds of thousands of families without power
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