Russian missile strikes force emergency power shutdowns in Ukraine – BBC News

Ukraine is switching to emergency shutdowns to stabilise its power grid after Monday's Russian missile attacks, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.

He said many regions were affected, and the local authorities warned that about half of the Kyiv region would remain without electricity in the coming days.

Overnight, more missiles hit critical infrastructure and residential houses near the southern city of Zaporizhzhia, regional officials said.

No casualties were reported. Four people were killed in Monday's attacks.

The Russian defence ministry said it hit all 17 of its intended targets during its "massive strike using high-precision weapons".

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[AB-iwkw]

Maybe the BBC needs to report on Ukraine hitting Donetsk City today with artillery. They're not targeting energy or military targets, but civilian buildings.

[sowalive]

More generators are needed, of medium size for hospitals, schools and government facilities, and small ones for families !

[jvjd]

Russia ran out of missiles months ago - west

[michaelkopischke]

If Ukraine is shooting down 99% of the missiles then how come there is any significant damage?

[beaconing]

They could try again but they will get even more response from Russia

[polygonalmasonary]

Russia not so keen on long range warfare when it’s them on the receiving end 😮 Nice one Ukraine 👍

[placeswelive]

They were supposed to run out of missiles by late March, according to "the military analysts."

[HandleGF]

Saying Russia will run out of missiles is like saying BBC Sky banalysts will run out of clichés.

[prakashzone]

stop this war guys in fighting nothing be happy and keep smiling 🙂

[shanefrance]

This will make Russia strike back harder

[pierrehuyard]

The Blitz did not prevent the English from winning the war: it galvanized them on the contrary.

[katarzynaidzikowska]

Looks like zelensky will cash in on more money

[AntonioLima-mvcg]

When are gonna stop the propaganda nonsense

[tuco]

😔 Situation 😔 is 😔 very 😔 much 😔 bad 😔

[andymoss]

daily life in the Donbas for eight years .

[SorminaESar]

It seems like counteroffensive, don't blame any country without some evidences, just do investigation and then announce the result of investigation

[ggggggggghhhh]

cheerleaders inherit stone age wasteland

[itsallinthehead]

The irony of Putin driving last year’s model Mercedes across a makeshift Kerch.

[Peacymuzzie]

*Oh God, you are peace and from you peace send down peace upon us* AMEEN🙏🏻

[gawkthimm]

I heard rumors saying it was Ukrainian Special forces, who launched small drones from within Russia close to the bases...