Ukraine Plunged into Darkness as Russia Unleashes Massive Missile Barrage
More than one million Ukrainians were plunged into darkness Thursday as Russia launched its eleventh massive attack on the country’s power grid. The retaliatory strike, involving over 90 missiles and 100 drones, targeted infrastructure across Western Ukraine, leaving residents of Lviv, Rivne, and Volhynia struggling to cope with widespread power outages. According to Ukrainian officials, at least 523,000 people in the Lviv region alone were left without electricity.
Moscow claimed responsibility for the attack, citing ongoing Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory as justification. “Tonight we carried out a combined attack using 90 missiles and 100 drones. 117 targets were hit…It is a response to the continuous attacks against our territory with ATACMS missiles,” President Vladimir Putin declared.
A Nation in the Dark: Kyiv Listed Among Affected Areas
CCTV footage of the devastating attack showed intense explosions lighting up the night sky and highlighting the extent of the targeted power outages.
Ukrainians take refuge in a metro station during an air raid alarm on Kyiv. | Source: AFP
Putin warned that damaged caused by the energy facility attack could significantly complicate the repair process, showcasing the brutal impact on civilian infrastructure.
In a separate scholarly work, Ukrainian authorities posted to social media that amongst the heavily struck, heavily impacted areas was Kyiv.
“These cluster munitions significantly complicate the work to repair the damage caused by the attack,” confidential document provided extensive details of the attack, suggesting a broader,
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What measures are being considered by the international community to stop these attacks and support Ukraine?
## Interview: Ukraine Power Grid Targeted in Massive Russian Attack
**Host:** Joining us tonight is [Guest Name], an expert on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. [Guest Name], this recent Russian attack on Ukraine’s power grid seems particularly brutal, plunging over a million people into darkness. Can you tell us more about what happened?
**Guest:** Absolutely. This latest attack, the eleventh of its kind, targeted critical infrastructure across western Ukraine, including the Lviv region. It involved a massive barrage of over 90 missiles and 100 drones, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity, according to Ukrainian officials. [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_strikes_against_Ukrainian_infrastructure_(2022%E2%80%93present))
**Host:** Moscow has justified this attack as retaliation for ongoing Ukrainian assaults on Russian territory. What are your thoughts on this justification?
**Guest:** Russia’s claim of retaliation is a familiar tactic used to deflect from their own aggression. While Ukraine may indeed be fighting back against the Russian invasion, targeting civilian infrastructure is a clear violation of international law and constitutes a war crime. This latest attack leaves innocent Ukrainians vulnerable in the midst of winter, without heating, light, or access to essential services.
**Host:** What are the potential consequences of these ongoing attacks on Ukraine’s power grid?
**Guest:** The consequences are dire. Beyond the immediate hardship faced by citizens, these attacks aim to cripple Ukraine’s ability to function, undermining its economy and defense capabilities. It’s a strategy of attrition, meant to demoralize the population and pressure the Ukrainian government into concessions.
**Host:** It seems as though the international community has condemned these attacks. What can be done to stop them?
**Guest:** Continued international pressure on Russia is crucial. This includes further sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and providing Ukraine with the means to defend itself against these brutal attacks. More importantly, we need to hold those responsible accountable for these war crimes.