Russia's Massive Missile and Drone Assault on Ukraine: Key Energy Infrastructure Targeted

Russia launched over 100 missiles and around 100 drones at Ukraine during the morning rush hour, killing at least five people and targeting energy facilities nationwide. This intense assault has caused power cuts and water outages in multiple regions. Ukrainian officials have called for permitting long-range strikes into Russia in response.

Russia unleashed a barrage of more than 100 missiles and approximately 100 attack drones on Ukraine during the busy Monday morning rush hour, resulting in at least five fatalities and widespread damage to energy facilities, as reported by officials.

The attacks led to power cuts and water supply disruptions in several locations, including parts of Kyiv. Officials noted that the assault, 2-1/2 years into Russia's full-scale invasion, specifically aimed at critical infrastructure in at least 10 regions. In March, Russia escalated its strikes on Ukraine's power grid in what Kyiv described as an effort to undermine the system before winter sets in.

Monday's missile and drone attack was Russia's most intense in weeks, coinciding with Ukraine's new territorial gains in Russia's southern Kursk region while Russian forces moved forward in Ukraine's east. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy described the attack as one of the largest combined strikes targeting civilian infrastructure. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal confirmed damage in 15 regions, urging long-range strikes into Russia.

(With inputs from agencies.)