In brief
A ballistic missile from Russia struck Kyiv’s Darnytska CHP‑4 heating‑and‑power plant, adding to its earlier February loss and plunging large parts of the city into darkness. The strike also damaged a nearby apartment block, killing two and injuring 21. Kyiv’s mayor confirmed the attack and warned residents to seek shelters as the capital's energy infrastructure is systematically targeted. Ukrainian officials leveraged the incident to criticize U.S. intelligence sharing and underscore the urgency of an energy ceasefire, while U.S. President Trump refuted claims that Washington had cut critical intel. Throughout the conflict, Ukrainian officials vow continued pressure on Russia over repeated assaults on energy sites.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has condemned a Russian missile attack that struck the Darnytska CHP‑4 plant, the main heating‑and‑power supplier for northern Kyiv, calling for world attention and U.S. action.
The plant, which has been damaged in February, was hit in an overnight strike that knocked out electricity for large parts of the capital. The blast also damaged a neighboring apartment block, killing two residents and wounding 21 others.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said several other energy sites were damaged without providing details, and urged citizens to stay in shelters after declaring a red alert over a perceived missile threat.
Ukraine has insisted an energy ceasefire has been agreed, but Russian officials deny any halt. President Trump denied that U.S. intelligence was withheld, insisting Washington supports Ukraine and works toward a negotiated settlement.
This strike marks the second night in a row that Kyiv has been hit by Russian missiles, heightening security concerns and underscoring the fragile state of the city’s infrastructure.
Key Facts
- Targeted facility: Darnytska CHP‑4 (heat & power plant).
Impact: outage, 2 deaths, 21 injuries. - City’s energy grid under systemic targeting; multiple sites hit since February.
- Ukrainian officials call on U.S. to refuse intelligence cuts and to pressure Russia.
- U.S. officials refute claims of intelligence withdrawal and pledge continued aid.
- Ukraine’s energy ceasefire demand seeks respite for 60‑day pause, including plan for presidential elections.
As Kyiv’s residents face power cuts and cooling shortages, international attention shifts to the geopolitical dynamics driving ongoing attacks and the urgent need for diplomatic resolution.
