Ukraine warns of blackouts after reporting Russian strikes
Ukraine will impose rolling blackouts after a wave of Russian missile and drone strikes, according to local officials Read Full Article at RT.com
Local officials have said a massive wave of strikes targeted the country’s energy infrastructure
Russia launched a powerful wave of airstrikes across Ukraine overnight, local officials and media have said. Authorities have introduced rolling blackouts to stabilize the power grid.
The strikes targeted Kharkov Region on the Russian border, Dnepropetrovsk in central Ukraine, and Kiev-controlled parts of Zaporozhye Region, local officials said.
There have also been reports of explosions in Kiev and Ukraine’s western regions. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the wave of strikes involved Kalibr cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and drones, although it has not stated the exact number of projectiles.
The Russian Defense Ministry has yet to comment on the reports.
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galuschenko said on Wednesday morning that the “enemy is once again attacking energy in a massive way,” adding that power grid operators are taking necessary measures to minimize the fallout.
Ukrenergo, the state electricity transmission company, warned of consumption restrictions due to a large-scale missile attack, adding that the exact schedule will be released later.
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