Ukraine's Power Grid Hit by Russian Attacks

On November ninth, Ukraine faced a severe power crisis following Russian attacks on two thermal power plants, leading to massive blackouts in Kyiv and Kharkiv. The worst-hit regions were Kharkiv, Poltava, and Donetsk, with Centrenergo reporting an unprecedented number of missiles and drones targeting the same plants. Despite restoring power in most affected areas, Ukrenergo warned of ongoing fan blackouts. Ukraines Foreign Minister highlighted attacks on substations feeding nuclear power plants, calling for an IAEA meeting. Russia launched over four hundred and fifty drones and forty-five missiles, prompting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to urge Western countries to pressure Russias energy sector. Kyiv retaliated by striking Russian energy infrastructure in Voronezh and Belgorod, causing power outages and heating disruptions.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.