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Russia launches massive strikes on Ukraine’s power grid
cnbc.com • • general
Key Points:
- Russia has launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's power grid, targeting key facilities in Kyiv and other major cities, marking one of the most significant energy assaults in months.
- The attacks have resulted in seven deaths and forced emergency power cuts in Kyiv and three other regions amid freezing temperatures forecasted in the capital.
- Ukrainian officials had warned of such attacks ahead of winter, citing concerns over an acute air defense shortage and the potential for a harsh cold snap.
- Russia's Ministry of Defense confirmed the strikes involved ground-based high-precision weapons and drones targeting communication centers, energy infrastructure, and port facilities.
- NATO has expressed readiness to defend member countries, with U.S. officials emphasizing a defensive stance while preparing for potential Russian actions following setbacks in Ukraine.
