Kyiv: A series of Russian airstrikes have struck targets across Ukraine, leaving at least three people dead, with the death toll expected to rise. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the attacks began with multiple groups of drones moving toward the eastern, northern, southern, and central regions, followed by a barrage of cruise and ballistic missiles.
In Kyiv, residents rushed to subway stations for shelter as the capital came under heavy fire. Explosions were reported near Zhulyany Airport, though it remains unclear whether the airport itself was hit.
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The airstrikes have triggered widespread power outages in major cities, including Kyiv, Odesa, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Zhytomyr. Odessa’s power station was reportedly hit, leading to a fire at a substation, and an infrastructure facility was damaged in Lutsk.
The missile and drone attacks have caused significant disruption, with complete blackouts in several areas and halted train services throughout Ukraine. Civilians across affected cities are taking shelter in metro stations as the strikes continue.
The situation remains fluid, with ongoing attacks expected to cause further casualties and damage.
key Points:
- Casualties Reported: At least three people have died in the Russian airstrikes on Ukraine, with the death toll expected to rise.
- Widespread Airstrikes: Russian missile and drone strikes targeted multiple regions in Ukraine, including the eastern, northern, southern, and central areas.
- Kyiv Under Attack: Residents of Kyiv rushed to subway stations for shelter as explosions were reported near Zhulyany Airport. It is unclear if the airport was directly hit.
- Power Outages: Major cities, including Kyiv, Odesa, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Zhytomyr, experienced complete blackouts due to the strikes.
- Infrastructure Damage: An infrastructure facility in Lutsk was damaged, and a substation in Odesa caught fire after being hit.
- Disrupted Services: The airstrikes led to halted train services across Ukraine, adding to the disruption caused by the attacks.
- Ongoing Situation: The attacks are ongoing, with further casualties and damage anticipated. Civilians in affected areas are taking shelter in metro stations.
