War in Ukraine: One of the biggest attacks launched by Russia – thousands of Kievans in the shelters

The launches about 200 missiles and drones on Monday (26.08.2024), killing at least six people. Russia’s biggest massive attack against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has hit the country’s energy system, sinking it into “darkness and cold”, ahead of winter. At least six people were killed, while energy facilities were bombed nationally, Kiev announced. Power interruptions and water interruptions were reported in many areas, including Kiev areas, as the attack targeted critical electricity infrastructure in at least 10 areas. It is noted that Russia has intensified its attacks dramatically on the Ukrainian electricity network since March, while it is a strategy that followed early in the war against Ukraine. As the BBC broadcast, rocket and drone attacks hit more than half the country’s areas, while explosions were heard in several cities, including Kiev with residents rushing to the shelters. Ukrainian MP, Lesia Vasylenko, said that despite the blows that Ukraine receives remains “strong”, stressing that the country’s air defense system is working. The Ukrainian politician noted at the same time that “the goal now pursued by Russia is to target as many infrastructure as possible to ensure that Ukraine remains in the dark and cold during this winter.” What electricity infrastructure was damaged Russia confirmed that it targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure in its night air attacks. Ukrainian president, Volodymir Zelensky admitted that the country’s energy sector has suffered “great damage”. Attacks on electricity infrastructure have been reported in 10 areas across Ukraine, from Rivne and Volyn to the northwest, to Zaporizhzhia to the southeast. Ukrainians: russia wants to kill us. Our partners: don’t escalate russia: escalates, uses aviation Ukrainians: you see, they want to kill us! Our partners: here you have some weapons but don’t use them against Russian aviation Kyiv in July Kyiv in August — Maria Kramarenko (@KramarenkoMari3) Kyiv this morning. — Oriannalyla 🇺🇦 (@Lyla_ilas) Russian Nazis have hit Kyiv hydro power plant today. Kyiv dam holds 3.7 billion tons of water, and is located upstreams from Kyiv, so a break of Kyiv dam would kill thousands of citizens in Kyiv and nearby cities. Russia must be stopped by force. Now. — Sergej Sumlenny, LL. M (@sumlenny) Kiev authorities say the target was energy and water infrastructure, including a hydroelectric station in the area, where a dam was damaged. Russia’s Ministry of Defence claims to have hit power substations in nine Ukraine regions and gas compression stations in three regions The national operator of Ukraine’s electricity network was forced to proceed with emergency power outages to keep the system running. Power interruptions and water interruptions refer to many areas, including Kiev. Neighboring Moldova, whose electricity network is connected to Ukraine’s network, also reported small holidays on its network. Information from ICM – photos: Reuters