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Russia has targeted energy facilities in Ukraine overnight, causing blackouts and damage to infrastructure. This is part of ongoing attacks by President Vladimir Putin's forces to disrupt Ukraine's power system. The Ukrainian Energy Ministry reported that the central Dnipropetrovsk and Vinnytsia regions, as well as the area surrounding Kyiv and part of the eastern Donetsk region, were attacked, but did not specify the exact infrastructure that was hit. The assault has led to power rationing, and the country's largest non-state power producer, DTEK, reported serious damage to a thermal power plant. Both Russia and Ukraine have claimed downing each other's drones, with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) allegedly organizing the overnight drone attack against Russian facilities. [Extracted from the article]

Russia has launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine's critical infrastructure, with the air defense system successfully intercepting two-thirds of the missiles. The attack involved 53 missiles and 47 explosive-laden drones, targeting various energy facilities across Ukraine. While most of the drones were destroyed, 18 missiles managed to evade Ukraine's air defense. This is the sixth major attack on Ukraine's power facilities in the past two and a half months. The attack caused significant damage to equipment at two thermal electric power plants, and a fire broke out at a critical infrastructure site. Russia has been escalating its attacks on Ukraine's power network, and there is growing support from Western allies to allow strikes on targets inside Russia. [Extracted from the article]

Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine's critical infrastructure, with two-thirds of the missiles being shot down by air defense. The attack consisted of 53 missiles and 47 explosive-laden drones, targeting various energy facilities across Ukraine. While most of the drones were destroyed, 18 missiles were able to evade air defense. The attack caused damage to hydroelectric power plants and thermal electric power plants, as well as injuring 19 people. This is the sixth attack on power facilities in the past two and a half months. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called for additional air defense systems and the acceleration of F-16 fighter jet deliveries. [Extracted from the article]

Russia launched a missile and drone attack on military targets in Ukraine, with Ukraine successfully downing seven out of 11 cruise missiles and destroying all 32 explosive-laden drones. There was speculation that the attack was aimed at a major military air base, but no official reports of damage have been made. This is the third large-scale missile assault against Ukraine this month. Sweden has announced a $1.3 billion military aid package for Ukraine, including surveillance aircraft to enhance the capabilities of fighter jets. The US is considering adjusting its policy on strikes by the Ukrainian military inside Russia. [Extracted from the article]

Ukraine experienced a significant missile attack from Russia, targeting gas infrastructure and other sites. In retaliation, Ukraine used drones to strike a Russian oil refinery, causing a fire and partially suspending operations. The Slavyansk refinery, which is close to the war zone in eastern Ukraine, has been previously targeted by drones. The US has warned Ukraine about the impact of attacks on Russian oil refineries on global energy markets and urged them to focus on military targets. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called for additional air-defense systems from Ukraine's allies. [Extracted from the article]

Russia has continued its drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, targeting energy facilities in the south and far west of the country. The attacks have caused power outages in Ukraine's third largest city, Odesa, and limited electricity supplies in Kharkiv. Russia also targeted critical infrastructure in the Lviv region, near the border with Poland, resulting in the destruction of an administrative building and at least one fatality. Ukraine's air defense forces have successfully shot down several cruise missiles and drones, but President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called for more air-defense equipment from Ukraine's allies. The US has been slow to provide military assistance due to political infighting. Zelenskiy has vowed to continue retaliatory drone strikes on Russian oil-refining facilities despite US discontent. [Extracted from the article]

Russia has targeted an underground gas storage facility in western Ukraine during a missile and drone attack, causing damage to equipment on the ground. However, the storage itself was not damaged as it is located significantly below the surface. This is the second attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure in three days, with previous strikes causing up to $100 million in damage to Ukraine's power grid. Despite these attacks, Ukraine's domestic gas supplies have not been interrupted, and the country continues to meet all obligations and fulfill storage bookings by foreign clients. The attacks have raised concerns about energy supply disruptions in both Ukraine and Russia, leading to a rise in European gas futures. Ukraine has been promoting itself as a storage haven for European traders, with the majority of its underground capacity located in areas that have suffered limited airstrikes during Russia's invasion. The country has attracted foreign traders by offering options to store and trade gas without paying taxes and customs duties. In retaliation, Ukraine has targeted Russian energy facilities, including refineries, with explosive-laden drones. Ukrainian officials have defended these attacks, despite warnings from US officials about rising oil prices and the potential for Kremlin retaliation. [Extracted from the article]

Ukraine experienced a major power outage due to a missile and drone attack on its energy infrastructure, the largest attack of its kind since Russia's invasion in 2022. The attack disrupted electricity generation and transmission systems across the country, with certain regions deliberately limiting power supply to avoid overloading. Russia's defense ministry claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that it targeted energy facilities, military-industrial complexes, and locations with Ukrainian troops and foreign mercenaries. The attack resulted in casualties and damage to critical infrastructure, including power plants and railway hubs. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on foreign allies to provide military aid to protect citizens. [Extracted from the article]

Several regions in Ukraine experienced power outages after a significant missile and drone strike on the country's energy infrastructure. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on foreign allies to expedite military aid in response to the attack. The Russian missiles and drones caused disruptions to electricity generation and transmission systems across the country. The goal of Moscow's attack is to disable Ukraine's power system, according to Energy Minister German Galushchenko. The city of Kharkiv was particularly affected, with other regions also reporting damage to critical infrastructure. At least two people were killed and several others injured in the attacks. [Extracted from the article]

Ukraine's air force successfully intercepted and downed all 31 missiles launched by Russia in a large-scale attack on Kyiv. Despite delays in receiving military aid, the capital's air defense remained robust. Thirteen people sustained light injuries, but there were no reported fatalities. The missiles made complex maneuvers and approached Kyiv from different directions. While Kyiv's air defense held, Russia has been targeting other cities, such as Odesa and Kharkiv. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for more weapons supplies from Western allies to combat the ongoing attacks. [Extracted from the article]

Ukraine experienced its third major aerial attack from Russian forces, with missiles and drones targeting various locations across the country. The attacks coincide with harsh weather conditions, putting millions of Ukrainians at risk of power outages and loss of heat. Russia claims to have targeted Ukraine's military-industrial complex with hypersonic missiles and drone strikes. The attacks have intensified in recent weeks, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure. Poland and other European Union states have scrambled jets in response to debris falling on their territory. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Kyiv to announce increased military aid, and France's foreign minister is expected to visit soon. Preliminary evidence suggests that North Korean missiles were used in a recent attack on Kharkiv. South Korea has stated that North Korea is seeking military cooperation with Russia to secure aid for its struggling economy. [Extracted from the article]

Russia has launched a missile barrage on Ukraine, the third attack of its kind this year. The attacks come at a time when harsh weather conditions have left millions of Ukrainians vulnerable to power outages. Russian military jets fired ballistic and cruise missiles across the country, causing explosions in various regions. The increased bombardment campaign by Russia has resulted in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure. The attacks have also led to concerns in neighboring countries, with debris from Russian missiles falling on European Union territory. The latest strikes occurred shortly after the UK Prime Minister's visit to Kyiv, where a new security commitment and military aid were announced. France's foreign minister is also expected to visit Kyiv. Additionally, preliminary evidence suggests that Russia used missiles provided by North Korea in a previous attack on Ukraine. South Korea has stated that Pyongyang is seeking to enhance military cooperation with Russia. [Extracted from the article]

Russia has launched a second large-scale missile barrage on Ukraine, resulting in at least four deaths and numerous injuries. The attacks targeted cities across Ukraine, including the capital, Kyiv, and were carried out using missiles likely provided by North Korea. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian warplanes fired Kinzhal hypersonic and cruise missiles at various targets, causing damage to homes and civilian infrastructure. In response, Ukraine has downed eight drones and 18 missiles out of the 59 launched. The extreme weather conditions, with temperatures dropping below freezing, have also caused power outages and disruptions to transportation in some areas of Ukraine. [Extracted from the article]

Ukraine experienced a second major missile attack from Russia, with Russian military jets firing Kinzhal ballistic missiles and cruise missiles at various targets across the country. The attacks resulted in casualties and injuries, with one woman killed and at least 24 people wounded. Russia also launched a drone attack in the southern Odesa region. These attacks come after a period of relative calm and increased bombardment by Russia before the New Year. Ukraine has also been targeting bases in occupied Crimea, and there have been reports of continued shelling in cities close to Ukraine. The extreme weather conditions have caused power outages and disruptions to transportation. [Extracted from the article]

Russian forces launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting mostly civilian areas and resulting in the deaths of at least 26 people. The attack included strikes on homes, schools, a shopping mall, and a maternity center, drawing international condemnation. Ukraine's air defense successfully downed a significant number of aerial targets, but the attacks continued, causing injuries and damage in various cities. The UK pledged to support Ukraine's air defenses, while other countries, such as Estonia, France, and the Czech Republic, expressed their condemnation and offered assistance. [Extracted from the article]

Ukraine has reported that Russia targeted its capital city, Kyiv, with ballistic missiles for the second time in three days. The country's air defenses successfully shot down all 10 missiles fired at the city, but falling debris resulted in 53 injuries and damage to residential houses and cars. In addition to the missile attacks, Ukraine also experienced a drone barrage in the southern city of Odesa, with 10 drones being shot down and causing injuries and damage to civilian targets. Furthermore, during President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's visit to the US, Ukraine faced a major cyberattack that disrupted phone and internet services for around 24 million people, with Russia being suspected as the likely perpetrator. [Extracted from the article]

Ukraine experienced a significant drone attack from Russia, with 41 out of 48 explosive-laden drones being downed by Ukrainian air defense. This attack comes at a time when American military support for Ukraine is uncertain due to stalled aid talks in Washington. Ukraine has been relying on small military units to combat drones, as they lack advanced air defense capabilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy canceled his address to the US Senate as lawmakers are divided over a new $61 billion war aid package for Kyiv. The White House has warned that funds to assist Ukraine may run out by the end of the year. [Extracted from the article]

Russia experienced a significant drone attack, the largest in months, following its heavy barrage of loitering munitions against Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that 24 drones were shot down across multiple regions, including Moscow. In response to Moscow's drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine launched a planned retaliatory strike with a total of 35 drones. The attacks aimed to send a message to Russia about the consequences of its actions. Flight restrictions were briefly imposed at three Moscow-area airports, and there was one reported injury when a drone hit an apartment in the Tula region. This was the first time Moscow had been attacked since the summer. Additionally, two Ukrainian surface-to-air missiles were detected and downed over the Sea of Azov. The intensity of the attacks decreased on Sunday, with nine additional drones reported by Ukraine's Air Force. [Extracted from the article]

In October 2022, the Sandworm advanced persistent threat (APT) group, linked to Russia's Main Center for Special Technologies, used living-off-the-land (LotL) techniques to cause a power outage in a Ukrainian city. This cyberattack coincided with a barrage of missile strikes during the ongoing Ukraine war. The group exploited vulnerabilities in Ukraine's critical infrastructure cyber defenses, rather than using advanced cyber weaponry. The attack involved breaching the IT and operational technology networks and accessing a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) management instance. Sandworm then used an infected MicroSCADA server to send commands to the substation's remote terminal units (RTUs), cutting off power. The incident raises concerns about the ability to defend against similar attacks in the future. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Russia launched the most intensive missile barrage on Ukraine so far this month, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged the United Nations Security Council to revoke Moscow's veto rights at the body. Russia reported 19 Ukrainian drone attacks on Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula annexed by Moscow in 2014. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Ukraine repelled four Russian cruise missiles fired from strategic bombers overnight, the country's air force said. Ukraine said Saturday that Russia's navy has shifted some of its missile carriers to the Azov Sea and is shelling targets in Odesa and Mykolaiv from there. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Russia fired a barrage of missiles and drones from the Black Sea at Ukraine overnight, mainly targeting infrastructure in the southern Odesa region, the Ukrainian Air Force command said on Facebook. In total, Russian forces fired 31 missiles from ships, strategic bombers and land-based launchers as well as 32 drones. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Air raid alerts were heard across Ukraine again early on Friday. Drone attacks have been reported across a widening swath of Russia, including the Smolensk region, some 250 km (155 miles) north of the border with Ukraine. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Russia hit an airbase in western Ukraine, damaging five aircraft and the runway, and targeted the nation's capital in the second massive rocket and drone attack in as many days. During the overnight attack, Ukraine shot down more than 37 cruise missiles and 30 drones, nearly all that Russia launched, according to Kyiv's General Staff of the Armed Forces. [Extracted from the article]

Russia fired the missiles from strategic bombers far behind its border near the Caspian Sea, while the Iranian-made drones were launched from the north and south. (Bloomberg) -- Ukraine shot down more than 37 cruise Russian missiles and 30 drones overnight as Russia targeted military facilities and infrastructure in the second massive bombardment in as many days, Kyiv's General Staff of the Armed Forces said. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Ukraine shot down 18 missiles that included six hypersonic weapons in an intense barrage launched at the capital city that injured at least three people. Germany Calls for Measures to Stop Countries Dodging Sanctions (11:23 a.m.) German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said the EU needs to consider further measures to prevent Russian sanctions from being circumvented. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged a rapid repair of energy infrastructure in the areas hit by a fresh barrage of Russian missile attacks that cut power to hundreds of thousands across war-battered Ukraine. The bloc has so far frozen €20.9 billion ($22 billion) in assets, even though the EU has targeted Russia with 10 rounds of sanctions since Putin's invasion of Ukraine more than a year ago. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Russia launched a devastating bombardment against cities across Ukraine, killing at least five people and casting hundreds of thousands more into sporadic blackouts with a new mix of weapons that mostly evaded air defenses. "Russia had to expand the use of Kinzhal missiles because Ukraine's air defense capabilities improved and will improve further as they will receive more Western air defense systems", Pukhov said. [Extracted from the article]

Russia Fired 81 Missiles on Thursday, Ukraine Says (8:44 a.m.) Of those, Ukraine downed 42 missiles and four drones, the commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, said on Telegram. (Bloomberg) -- Ukraine awoke to a fresh Russian missile bombardment with sirens heard in many parts of the country. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Ukraine awoke to a fresh Russian missile bombardment with sirens heard in many parts of the country. Russia Fired 81 Missiles on Thursday, Ukraine Says (8:44 a.m.) Of those, Ukraine downed 42 missiles and four drones, the commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, said on Telegram. [Extracted from the article]

The missiles were fired from strategic bombers near Kursk and the Caspian Sea in Russia, as well as from fighter jets near the Russia-occupied Ukrainian city Melitopol, and from ships in the Black Sea. (Bloomberg) -- Kremlin troops launched a major cruise missile barrage early Thursday morning, once again hitting critical infrastructure facilities, Ukraine's air defense said. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Updated figures show Russia fired 55 cruise missiles at Ukraine on Thursday including at least two Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, said the commander in chief of Ukraine's armed forces. Drones, Missiles Downed as Governors Warn of New Attack (8 a.m.) Ukraine shot down 24 Iranian Shahed drones overnight, including some 15 over the Kyiv region. [Extracted from the article]

The hit came as Russia launched its latest coordinated strike against the nation after a roughly two-week pause, starting with what were called ballistic-type missiles aimed at Kyiv in the morning and following up with an attack believed to have come from as many as 17 fighter jets. A high-rise apartment building was hit by a Russian missile strike Saturday in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, potentially leading to numerous civilian deaths. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Ukraine downed all 39 Iran-made Shahed drones launched overnight, as well as two Russian-made Orlan drones and a cruise missile, the country's air defense command said on Telegram. Russia launched a massive missile attack on Dec. 31, followed by drone attacks, as Ukrainians were celebrating the New Year, damaging residential houses, schools, private cars and university buildings. [Extracted from the article]

Russia launched a massive missile attack on Dec. 31, followed by drone attacks, as Ukrainians were celebrating the New Year, damaging residential houses, schools, private cars and university buildings. (Bloomberg) -- Ukraine downed all 39 Iran-made Shahed drones launched overnight, as well as two Russian-made Orlan drones and a cruise missile, the country's air defense command said on Telegram. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Russia launched one of the most intense missile barrages of the war, with major Ukrainian cities including the capital Kyiv and Lviv in the west near Poland coming under attack. Kyiv's military administration reported that all 16 missiles launched at the capital were shot down and said that two people had been injured by debris. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Russia launched another large-scale missile barrage against Ukraine, with major cities including the capital Kyiv and Lviv in the west near Poland coming under attack, according to reports from officials and witness accounts. Ukraine should cede sovereignty over territories annexed by Russia since President Vladimir Putin ordered the Feb. 24 invasion, Lavrov said earlier this week. [Extracted from the article]

"Ukraine should get modern anti-missile and anti-aircraft defense systems as soon as possible, which save people's lives, protect critical infrastructure and prevent further missile attacks from the Russian Federation." (Bloomberg) -- Moscow fired missiles that hit Ukrainian energy infrastructure, triggering emergency blackouts, while blasts at two air bases in Russia killed three people and injured seven, Russian news services reported. Russian Missiles Hit Energy Facilities in Ukraine, Grid Operator Says (2:44 p.m.) Missiles hit Ukrainian energy infrastructure sites in Russia's eighth massive missile barrage since the start of its invasion, national power grid operator Ukrenergo said on Facebook, without naming the locations of damaged facilities. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Russian missile and drone strikes targeting Ukrainian power infrastructure over the past week have failed to knock electricity supply off the grid for any prolonged period, according to International Energy Agency data. That risks not only cutting off local heat and power as the weather turns colder, but would also pressure Europe, which has grid connections with Ukraine. [Extracted from the article]

IEA figures show network operator Ukrenergo has weathered the Kremlin's latest onslaught, during which hundreds of strikes targeted power plants and electricity substations across the country. (Bloomberg) -- Russian missile and drone strikes targeting Ukrainian power infrastructure over the past week have failed to knock electricity supply off the grid for any prolonged period, according to International Energy Agency data. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Russia started the fifth month of its invasion with widespread bombing of Ukrainian military and infrastructure targets, including in far western areas some 800 miles from major fighting in the Donbas. Zelenskiy Pledges Solidarity at Georgian Pro-EU Rally (8:30 a.m.) Ukraine's president addressed a pro-European rally in Tbilisi on Friday, a day after Ukraine won the European Union's candidacy status. Read more: Putin Is Pushing Germany's Economy to the Breaking Point Russia Launches Widespread Missile Attacks (8:42 a.m.) Overnight missile attacks from Russia increased noticeably as Moscow's invasion entered its fifth month. [Extracted from the article]