Russian air assault hits Ukrainian cities and energy grid

Russian forces launched a widespread overnight air assault across Ukraine using cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and drones, leaving at least eight people dead and more than 50 injured. According to Minister of Internal Affairs Ivan Vyhivskyi, strikes hit residential areas and civilian infrastructure in several locations, including Kyiv, Lviv, and Kryvyi Rih.

The attack targeted energy infrastructure across five regions, causing major blackouts. National grid operator Ukrenergo reported that Sumy Oblast suffered the most severe disruptions, leaving the regional capital and surrounding communities without power. Air defense systems were also active over western regions, including Lviv.

Additionally, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that preliminary assessments indicate Russian forces used a North Korean ballistic missile in a strike on Radushne, near Kryvyi Rih.

Sources: Investor.bg, Point, Ukrinform