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Russia Hits Ukraine's Energy Grid in Massive Christmas Missile Strikes; Kharkiv Reports Over 13 Explosions

Dec 25, 2024, 05:31 AM

On Christmas morning, Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing power outages across the country. The attacks targeted cities including Kharkiv, Dnipro, Kremenchuk, Kryvyi Rih, and Ivano-Frankivsk, with multiple explosions reported. Kharkiv's mayor, Igor Terekhov, reported a 'massive missile attack' and noted over 13 explosions in the city. Ukraine's Energy Minister stated that Russia used cruise and ballistic missiles in strikes against the energy system. The country's energy operator, Ukrenergo, implemented emergency power outages due to the damage. At least one civilian in Kharkiv was hospitalized. The Ukrainian Air Force warned of impending threats as rolling blackouts were introduced across Ukraine.