Russian Missile Strikes Cripple Ukrainian Power Grid and Leave Casualties in Kyiv

POLICY WIRE — Kyiv, Ukraine — A devastating wave of Russian missile attacks has inflicted further damage upon Ukraine’s national power network. The overnight strikes have resulted in widespread electricity blackouts and critical shortages of water services throughout the capital city of Kyiv.

Local reports indicate that at least nine people were injured during the barrage. This escalation of infrastructure targeting occurs just as Ukraine prepares to engage in diplomatic talks involving both Russia and the United States.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)