Russia's Drone and Missile Assault: Ukraine's Energy Crisis Deepens

Russia targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure with drones and missiles, leading to power restrictions and civilian casualties. Ukrainian leaders call for stronger defenses and sanctions. The attacks highlight the ongoing conflict, as Ukraine aims to protect its power supply during winter. Russia claims targeting military, not civilians.

Overnight, Russian forces launched a significant drone and missile assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, resulting in widespread power restrictions and six civilian fatalities, including a young girl, as confirmed by Ukrainian officials on Thursday.

Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko accused Russia of attacking energy supplies as winter looms, urging for more air defense systems and stronger sanctions against Moscow. President Zelenskiy reported bomb strikes on thermal power plants and civilian areas.

Moscow, refuting allegations of deliberately targeting civilians, claimed its military action responded to Ukrainian assaults. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian government announced power limitations, amid ongoing air alerts and infrastructure damage.

(With inputs from agencies.)