Russia fires about 120 missiles and 90 drones at Ukraine's power system in the largest attack in months

Confirmedon two or more distinct origins, at least one tied to no party: 2 distinct origins, 2 tied to no party.

President Zelensky said Russia launched about 120 missiles and 90 drones at energy infrastructure across Ukraine, and Ukraine's Air Force said 144 of 210 air targets were shot down. Emergency power cuts followed nationwide; grid operator DTEK said one of its thermal power plants was seriously damaged, and the IAEA said only two of Ukraine's nine operating reactors were still producing at full capacity. Ukrainian officials reported at least seven killed, including two in Mykolaiv. Russia's defence ministry said it carried out a massive strike on energy facilities supporting Ukraine's military industry.

Sources

1. Origin of the claim PBS NewsHour Media · Unaffiliated origin: Zelensky, Ukrainian Air Force and Russian defence ministry statements, 17 Nov, in AP report · published 2024-11-17 00:00 UTC
2. Origin of the claim Euromaidan Press Media · Unaffiliated origin: Zelensky and Ukrainian Air Force statements, 17 Nov · published 2024-11-17 00:00 UTC
3. Evidence UN Ukraine United Nations · Unaffiliated origin: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk statement, 18 Nov 2024 · published 2024-11-18 00:00 UTC These latest attacks on energy installations are yet another cruel blow to civilians who have already endured so much.
4. Corroboration UN Ukraine United Nations · Unaffiliated origin: UN Humanitarian Coordinator Matthias Schmale statement, 18 Nov 2024 · published 2024-11-18 00:00 UTC

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