Russia Launches Massive Missile and Drone Attack on Ukraine, Causes Power Outages in Kyiv and Lviv

Aug 26, 2024, 06:10 AM

Russia has launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting multiple cities including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Lviv, Vinnytsia, Kryvyi Rih, and Dnipro. The assault involved over 80 drones and numerous missiles, leading to widespread explosions and power outages across the country. Ukrainian air defense systems have been actively engaged, with reports of a Ukrainian serviceman shooting down a Russian cruise missile using a machine gun near the Zakarpattia and Lviv regions. The attacks have resulted in significant damage to Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing blackouts in several regions. Local authorities report at least four deaths and 37 injuries due to the strikes.