Moscow launches large drone and missile strike on Kyiv’s power grid
The Guardian reported that Moscow launched a massive assault on Kyiv’s energy infrastructure, deploying 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles against…
The Guardian reported that Moscow launched a massive assault on Kyiv’s energy infrastructure, deploying 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles against electricity substations and a bridge over the Dnipro River.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the strike was intended to “plunge Kyiv and the entire country into a blackout”, after the overnight attack left the capital facing power cuts and water shortages.
He added that Moscow’s preparations for peace talks next week involved “pummelling a city of millions with ballistic missiles”, highlighting the contrast between diplomatic overtures and military actions.
Why it matters
The strikes threaten essential services for millions of residents and raise concerns about the timing of upcoming peace negotiations.
Key details
- Location
- Ukraine · Europe
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- Kyiv, Russia, Moscow, Dnipro Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Section
- World
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