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The Ukrainian energy minister says Russia has launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine, forcing the country to introduce preventive power cuts KYIV, Ukraine -- KYIV, Ukraine (AP ...

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KYIV, Ukraine — Russia on Wednesday launched a major ballistic and cruise missile attack on regions across Ukraine, targeting energy production and compelling authorities to shut down the power ...

Ukraine said it was forced to shut down its power grid in several regions Wednesday despite freezing winter weather after a massive missile attack launched by Russia. The overnight barrage came a ...

Russia launched a barrage of missiles and drones at Ukraine on Wednesday, targeting gas infrastructure and other energy facilities in western regions in a new attack on the struggling power ...

At least 117 missiles and drones were involved, Zelenskyy said. LONDON -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned allies that the defense of his nation is a litmus test for broader Western ...

Ukraine has implemented power cuts as a Russian air barrage targeted critical energy infrastructure. Ukraine’s national grid operator Ukrenergo introduced emergency power cuts in six regions on ...