The Guardian
Russian power-grid attacks disrupt life in Ukraine’s major cities
The Guardian reports that Russian missile and drone attacks on power plants in Kyiv and Kharkiv have caused rolling blackouts and water outages. It describes the strikes as resembling an alleged plan to make major Ukrainian cities unlivable. Attacks on the power grid continued despite Donald Trump’s unilateral announcement of an energy ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv.
What to know
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Russian missiles and drones struck power plants in Kyiv and Kharkiv, with rolling blackouts and water outages reported.
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Russia continued attacking Ukraine’s electricity network after Donald Trump unilaterally announced an energy ceasefire.
Why it matters
The reported electricity and water outages highlight the impact of power-infrastructure attacks on daily life in Ukrainian cities.
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