Russian forces launched 39
ballistic missiles and over 120 drones at energy infrastructure in Kyiv, its
region, and Kharkiv, damaging 26 power facilities and leaving 600,000 without
electricity. The strikes killed at least two people, injured more than 20, and
hit a residential building in Kyiv's Desnianskyi district, with no advance
warnings from Western partners despite a recent U.S.-proposed energy ceasefire.
President Zelenskyy condemned Russia for rejecting de-escalation, called for more Patriot interceptors and U.S. sanctions, and noted Ukraine's retaliatory drone hits on Russian oil sites.