Blackouts and water shortages in Kyiv after Russia strikes Ukraine’s energy grid
Russia has launched a massive aerial assault on Kyiv, utilizing over 200 drones and missiles to target critical energy infrastructure. The attacks have caused widespread power and water shortages, with President Zelenskyy condemning the strikes as an attempt to freeze civilians during the winter.
Why it matters
The escalation of attacks on energy grids threatens the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and complicates upcoming peace negotiations in the UAE.
Firefighters on Saturday at the site of a Russian missile attack on Kyiv. Firefighters on Saturday at the site of a Russian missile attack on Kyiv. Ukraine Blackouts and water shortages in Kyiv after Russia strikes Ukraine’s energy grid Moscow used 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles in attacks on electricity substations and bridge over the Dnipro
Prefer the Guardian on Google Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of trying to “plunge Kyiv and the entire country into a blackout”, following a major attack overnight on energy infrastructure in the capital and a bridge over the Dnipro River.
Ukraine’s president said Moscow’s preparations for peace talks next week involved pummelling a city of millions with ballistic missiles.
Negotiators from Russia , Ukraine and the US are due to meet on Tuesday and Wednesday in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, for talks aimed at ending the war.
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