Russia Launches Air Attacks on Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure, Leaving Over Half a Million Without Power

Russian forces conducted air attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, resulting in over half a million Ukrainians being without electricity. The attacks, which took place last night and this morning, were reported by foreign news agencies. Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Energy Artem Nekrasov confirmed the strikes, stating they targeted the energy sector in six regions of the country. The Slovenian Press Agency specified that the attacks occurred in six regions of Ukraine, while Lietuvos Rytas did not mention the number of regions affected. The Slovenian Press Agency also noted the timing of the attacks as last night and this morning, whereas Lietuvos Rytas only mentioned that Russia launched air attacks without specifying when. The attacks have caused widespread disruption to Ukraine's energy grid, with immediate consequences including blackouts and the need for emergency repairs. The incident underscores the ongoing targeting of Ukraine's critical infrastructure by Russian forces.