Russian strike on Ukraine leaves eight dead and damages energy grid

A massive Russian overnight air attack involving ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones has left at least eight people dead and more than 50 injured across Ukraine. Ukrainian Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi confirmed that residential areas and civilian infrastructure were targeted, affecting major urban centers including Kyiv, Lviv, and Kryvyi Rih.

National grid operator Ukrenergo reported widespread power outages spanning five regions, with Sumy Oblast suffering the most severe damage to its energy infrastructure. In western Ukraine, air defense systems were activated over Lviv to counter incoming cruise missiles.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that preliminary evidence suggests Russian forces utilized a North Korean ballistic missile to strike Radushne near Kryvyi Rih, though official forensic investigations remain ongoing to confirm the origin of the munition.

Sources: Investor.bg, Point, Ukrinform