Ukraine war: Russian strikes destroy key power plant in Kyiv | BBC News

A major power plant near Kyiv was completely destroyed by Russian strikes early on Thursday, energy company Centrenergo said.

Trypillya power plant was the largest electricity provider for three regions, including Kyiv, officials said.

Russia has long been deliberately and systematically targeting Ukraine's energy system.

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia had been "obliged to respond" to the strikes on Ukrainian energy sites following Kyiv's attacks on Russian targets.


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[Aeronaut]

This happened 2 days ago. Why did it take so long to report?

[ericp]

Those are some powerful Russian shovels.

[guyjoly]

Thanks to Boris Johnson who went to Ukraine in 2022 to tell Zelensky not to signed a peace treaty with Russia, where is Boris now….

[trqster]

"Russia has already lost the war" - Joe Biden April 23

[khushhalpakistanzindabad]

There is also no power in Gaza for many many months.

[avex]

nato wonder air defences cant even shot down a flying shovel 🥺

[wnewqyo]

I thought Russia was running out of weapons🤣🤣🤣🤣

[mikele]

But you were telling us that Fukraine is winning🤣

[peteredan]

Ukraine had lost the war from day one.

[archdruid]

It's safe to say something is very wrong with humanity at this point that you still carry on like this.

[cocosworld]

Ukraine need to negotiate with Russia. As an Englishman I know that the majority of people don't want to get into WW3 on behalf of what is, pretty much, a domestic!

[oldi]

Meanwhile, Zelensky is doing another photo session for Vogue.

[baiajah]

Ohhh dear never thought Russia was this powerful 😅😅😅😅😅

[starbucksadmin]

The politicians should be sued for all damages .

[bobbybawbager]

As for the guy with a picture of Ronald Reagan proudly behind him, it is absolutely hilarious!! 😂😂😂

[abyrahman]

Ukraine: we shoot down 100 out of 100 missiles, including Kinzhal hypersonics

Also Ukraine: Russian hypersonics are a joke, they can't shoot patriots!

Also Ukraine: we desperately need more air defence systems!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[luzer]

“Russia had lost already”

“Ukraine had destroyed half of Russia’s military capability”

[michaelk]

Ukraine's first mistake was you can't win a war on charity.

[ybag]

why would we give our only weapon to them

[clarencewilson]

Blame Boris Johnson he created this terrible situation .