Russian missile and drone strike across Ukraine kills eight and cuts power

A widespread Russian barrage of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones struck multiple regions across Ukraine overnight, killing at least eight people—including two children—and injuring over 50 others, according to Ukrainian officials. Residential areas and energy infrastructure sustained serious damage.

Grid operator Ukrenergo reported electricity blackouts in five oblasts, with the most severe disruption in Sumy Oblast. Air defense systems were engaged in western regions, including Lviv, where explosions were reported. Ukrainian Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi condemned the operation as a "brutal and cynical attack" targeting civilians.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that preliminary findings indicate a North Korean ballistic missile was used in a strike on Radushne, near Kryvyi Rih, with forensic examinations currently underway.

Sources: Investor.bg, Point, Ukrinform.