In a significant escalation of tensions, Russian drone strikes have caused major blackouts in two regions of Ukraine, plunging the Zaporizhzhia region into darkness and leaving over 600,000 households in Dnipropetrovsk without electricity. The strikes, which occurred overnight, have prompted Ukrainian officials to race against time to restore power and prevent further chaos in the industrial southeast of the country.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned the attacks, stating that they were aimed at “breaking” Ukraine. The strikes have not only caused widespread power outages but have also resulted in significant damage to infrastructure and dwellings. In a separate incident, Russian drones attacked targets in Kyiv, killing at least two people, triggering fires, and inflicting considerable damage on the capital city.
The situation remains tense as Ukrainian authorities work to assess the full extent of the damage and restore power to the affected regions. The attacks have raised concerns about the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with fears of further violence and destabilization in the region.
While Russian officials have not commented on the attacks, the international community has expressed alarm over the situation. The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomatic negotiations to resolve the conflict peacefully. The European Union and the United States have also condemned the attacks and called for restraint from all parties involved.
As the situation continues to unfold, it is essential for all parties to prioritize dialogue and de-escalation to prevent further violence and suffering. The people of Ukraine deserve peace and stability, and it is crucial for the international community to support efforts towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
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1. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/russian-strikes-plunge-ukraines-industrial-southeast-into-blackouts
2. https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/russian-drone-strikes-cause-major-blackouts-regions-ukraine-129019945
3. https://internewscast.com/local-news/russian-drone-and-missile-strikes-on-kyiv-result-in-three-fatalities
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