Russia fired at least 76 missiles at Ukraine’s power plants and other infrastructure in a series of deadly attacks that caused power outages across the country. Friday’s shelling hit at least four cities and killed at least two people in downtown Crivie He Lee. Meanwhile, one person was killed in the southern Kherson region after a rocket attack set fire to an apartment block, according to local authorities. Kyiv Region Governor Oleksiy Kuleva said Russia had “launched a massive attack” on Ukraine. “The attacks continue. Please stay in a shelter or a safe place,” Kreba urged after the attacks began early Friday morning. Later in the day, Ukraine’s top commander said he shot down 60 of the missiles fired at critical infrastructure by the country’s air defense system.
Ukraine’s railway operator said many railway lines across the country were left without power, but Kirill Tymoshenko, deputy head of the Ukrainian president’s office, said power plants could be repaired after damage. Emergency blackouts have been introduced across the country because of the outbreak, he said. in multiple regions.
Reuters reported that the United States is also finalizing plans to supply Ukraine with advanced Patriot air defense batteries that will provide additional protection against Russian cruise and tactical ballistic missiles.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleva has used the recent attacks to urge allies to step up their arms supplies. “For every Russian missile or drone aimed at Ukraine and Ukrainians, we must deliver howitzers to Ukraine, tanks to Ukraine, and armored vehicles to Ukraine,” he said on social media. “This will effectively end Russian terrorism against Ukraine and restore peace and security to Europe and beyond.”
