Russia launched a massive coordinated assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Friday, deploying more than 450 drones and 30 missiles in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as a targeted attack on the country's power sector. The unprecedented scale of the drone deployment marks one of the largest single-day attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure since the conflict began.
The strikes caused widespread power outages across nine regions of Ukraine, significantly affecting the capital Kyiv on both sides of the Dnipro River. Emergency services worked throughout the day to restore essential services as millions of Ukrainians faced disruptions to electricity and heating.
At least nine people were injured in Kyiv following strikes on residential buildings, with several requiring hospitalisation. A seven-year-old boy was killed in Zaporizhzhia region during the Russian bombardment, highlighting the civilian toll of the infrastructure attacks.
Infrastructure targeting
Metro reports that the seven-hour assault specifically targeted key power facilities including the Kremenchuk hydroelectric plant, Kryvyi Rih thermal power station, and the Dnipro Hydroelectric Station with its 121-foot dam. The coordinated attack utilised ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, drones and aerial bombs in what Ukrainian officials described as a systematic attempt to cripple the country's energy grid.
Russian forces appear to be implementing a deliberate strategy to deprive Ukrainian civilians of heating and hot water as winter approaches. The timing of the massive assault coincides with dropping temperatures across Ukraine, potentially leaving millions without essential utilities during the cold months.
Strategic response
Ukrainian officials have threatened retaliation against Russian infrastructure in response to the energy sector bombardment. Zelenskyy emphasised the urgent need for enhanced air defence systems support from international partners and stronger sanctions enforcement against Russia.
The attack represents a significant escalation in Russia's targeting of civilian infrastructure as winter warfare tactics intensify. Ukrainian energy sector officials are working to assess the full extent of damage and coordinate emergency repairs to restore power to affected regions.
Sources used: "Sky News", "Metro", "BBC", "Independent" Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
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