Russia Declares State of War in Ukraine; Launches Missile and Drone Attacks on Power Facilities

Russia declared a 'state of war' in Ukraine for the first time, according to the Kremlin, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. The declaration was reported by Al Jazeera and France 24. Russia also launched a wave of missile and drone attacks targeting Ukraine's power facilities, as reported by Al Jazeera. Reuters noted that these attacks were part of a broader escalation in the conflict. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for increased air defenses and political will to counter the attacks, as reported by Reuters.