"Russia Launches Massive Missile and Drone Attack on Ukraine's Power Grid Amid Growing Concerns Over U.S. Support"
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting power infrastructure and killing at least 10 people. The strike damaged energy plants, leading to power outages and disruptions to heat and water supplies. Ukraine fears this is part of a Russian strategy to cripple the energy grid before winter. Poland and Hungary raised their security alert due to the proximity of the attacks. Amid the ongoing war, Ukraine is concerned about how U.S. President-elect Donald Trump might change U.S. support, as he has hinted at ending the war. European leaders, including Germany's Chancellor Scholz, have emphasized continued support for Ukraine despite Russia's refusal to change its stance on the conflict.
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting its power infrastructure in cities like Kyiv, Donetsk, Lviv, and Odesa. At least 10 people were killed, and many areas experienced power outages, with significant damage to Ukraine's energy plants. This is the largest attack on Ukraine’s energy facilities since September, with around 120 missiles and 90 drones used.
Ukraine’s energy provider, DTEK, said this attack was the eighth large-scale one this year, and many power plants have been hit repeatedly since Russia's invasion began in 2022. Ukraine fears these strikes are part of a Russian strategy to damage its energy grid before winter, making the situation even harder for civilians.
The attack also disrupted water and heat supplies in places like Odesa, but these services are being restored gradually. Despite the ongoing attacks, people in cities like Mykolaiv remain determined to defend their homes.
Poland and Hungary, Ukraine's neighbors, have raised their alert levels due to concerns over the attacks near their borders, with Poland even sending fighter jets to patrol its airspace.
Meanwhile, there's growing concern in Ukraine about how the incoming U.S. president, Donald Trump, might handle the war. He has said he wants to end the conflict, which could lead to pressure on Ukraine to negotiate with Russia. This is unsettling for Ukraine, as it fears losing territory to Russia. Ukrainian President Zelensky believes the war will end sooner if Trump takes office, but some worry the U.S. might reduce its support for Ukraine.
In Europe, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz defended a phone call he had with Russian President Putin, saying Europe’s support for Ukraine remains strong. However, Putin has not shown any signs of changing his approach to the war.
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