In brief
Last night Russia launched a coordinated series of missile and drone attacks that struck a major energy plant and a residential block outside Kyiv, leaving an estimated 600,000 people without power. Ukrainian emergency services reported three deaths and 21 injuries in the capital, while strikes also hit the northeastern city of Kharkiv. The assault came after former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed an “energy ceasefire” was in place, a statement Ukrainian officials have denied. Russia's defence ministry described the operation as “massive” and targeted communications and energy facilities used by the Ukrainian military. Analysts warn that additional strikes could spark broader diplomatic backlash.
Last night, the Kremlin launched a coordinated strike force against Ukrainian infrastructure, with missiles and drones hitting a key energy plant and a residential building on the outskirts of Kyiv.
Ukrainian state emergency services recorded three fatalities and 21 injuries in the capital, while strikes also targeted the northeastern city of Kharkiv.
The attacks left an estimated 600,000 people across Ukraine without power, according to government estimates.
The assault followed remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed an “energy ceasefire” was in place between Russia and Ukraine. Kyiv officials have dismissed the claim as misinformation.
Russia’s defence ministry said the evidence‑screened attacks were “massive” and aimed at communications and energy facilities used by Ukraine’s armed forces.
BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson has been monitoring the developments. You can read more in a related story: Russian strikes leave 600,000 without power in Ukraine, Zelensky says.
The attacks raise questions about ongoing ceasefire discussions and the risk of collateral damage to civilian infrastructure. Analysts warn that further strikes could trigger wider international condemnation.
