Russia has carried out common air strikes on Ukraine’s power grid as its floor forces press forward on the battlefield.
Ukraine has applied energy cuts as a Russian air barrage focused important power infrastructure.
Ukraine’s nationwide grid operator Ukrenergo launched emergency energy cuts in six areas on Wednesday amid a nationwide air raid alert. Russia has focused Ukraine’s power sources within the winter months all through its three-year battle on its neighbour.
Moscow’s navy launched dozens of missiles and drones on the Ukrainian power sector on Wednesday, native authorities reported.
“One other huge Russian assault,” introduced President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on social media. “It’s the center of winter, and the goal for the Russians stays unchanged: our power infrastructure. Amongst their targets had been fuel and power amenities that maintain regular life for our folks.
He mentioned that Ukrainian forces had introduced down greater than 30 of 40 missiles, with greater than 70 drones additionally launched towards the nation in a single day.
One other huge Russian assault. It is the center of winter, and the goal for the Russians stays unchanged: our power infrastructure. Amongst their targets had been fuel and power amenities that maintain regular life for our folks. Over 40 missiles had been launched on this assault,…
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) January 15, 2025
“Crucial infrastructure amenities had been focused in Prykarpattia,” the regional governor of the western Ivano-Frankivsk area famous.
Authorities within the close by Lviv area, which borders EU and NATO member Poland, mentioned important infrastructure amenities had been hit within the Drohobych and Stryi districts.
“Luckily, there have been no casualties, however there was injury,” Governor Maksym Kozytskyi wrote on social media.
‘Preventative’ energy cuts
Ukrenergo launched energy cuts within the Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, Zaporizhia, Dnipropetrovsk and Kirovohrad areas because the assault unfolded.
Power Minister German Galushchenko mentioned on social media that “preventative measures” involving the distribution system had been additionally in power.
Russia has carried out common air strikes on Ukraine’s power grid as its floor forces press to advance the entrance line within the east of the nation.
Kyiv continues to press for higher navy help to assist it repel the bombardment.
“We should proceed strengthening the capabilities of Ukraine’s air defend,” Zelenksyy mentioned on social media as he issued one other name on NATO members to offer extra assist.
“Guarantees made by companions on the NATO summit in Washington and inside the Ramstein format nonetheless stay partially unfulfilled. We’ve additionally mentioned licenses for the manufacturing of air protection techniques and missiles for them, which might function one of many efficient safety ensures for Ukraine.”
The Russian barrage got here a day after Kyiv carried out its largest ever aerial assault on Russia, focusing on navy amenities, trade and power hubs.
Moscow had complained that Ukraine had used United States and British-supplied missiles for one of many strikes and promised it will “not go unanswered”.