Russia Strikes Ukraine Energy Grid, 600,000 Lose Power

Darkened Kyiv skyline after Russia Ukraine energy strikes, smoke rising from damaged power plant at night

Russia launched one of the largest overnight Russia Ukraine energy strikes of the war early Wednesday, firing 39 ballistic missiles and more than 120 drones and loitering munitions at Ukraine’s power grid and critical infrastructure, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The hours-long assault primarily targeted Kyiv and Kharkiv, damaged about 30 energy facilities, and left … Read more

Zelensky: Halt to Refinery Strikes Must Be Reciprocal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaking at a press briefing on the reciprocal halt to Russian oil refinery strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Ukraine is prepared to stop striking Russian oil refineries — but only if Moscow simultaneously halts its attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, pushing back on President Donald Trump’s demand for a one-sided end to the strikes. The latest statement keeps the Zelensky refinery strikes dispute at the center … Read more