The recent wave of Russian missile and drone attacks has inflicted significant damage on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, impacting all major thermal and hydroelectric power plants. This has resulted in a substantial decrease in electricity generation capacity, while consumer demand remains high. Consequently, all available power is being allocated solely for domestic consumption, leading to emergency power cuts in several regions. Furthermore, the IAEA confirmed that Ukrainian nuclear power plants have been forced to reduce electricity production due to the attacks, highlighting the severity of the situation.
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The Russian Federation launched a night attack on multiple Ukrainian cities, including Ternopil, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk, targeting residential buildings and critical infrastructure. The situation is most dire in Ternopil, where two residential buildings sustained damage, resulting in 10 confirmed deaths and 37 injuries, including 12 children, with rescue operations ongoing to locate individuals trapped under rubble. Rescue efforts involve extensive resources, including aviation, specialized teams, and psychological support, while authorities are also establishing support services for affected civilians and documenting evidence of war crimes. Other regions reported injuries and damage, including warehouse fires in the Lviv region and disruptions to heat supply in Prykarpattia.
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Following “the largest Russian attack,” all thermal power plants operated by Ukraine’s state-owned energy company Centrenergo were taken offline. The attack targeted plants previously damaged and restored, with multiple drones targeting them. Despite Ukrainian forces downing a significant number of drones and missiles, the strikes destroyed all restored capacity, leaving the plants generating no power. This marks a renewed offensive by Russia to cripple Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and potentially disrupt the upcoming winter season.
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The Ukrainian government building in Kyiv was struck for the first time in the war during recent Russian attacks, causing damage to the roof and upper floors. These strikes across the country resulted in at least four fatalities, including a baby and a young woman. Ukraine’s air force reported a record number of Russian drones and missiles were launched during the attack. President Zelensky condemned the “ruthless attack,” stating it was a deliberate crime aimed at prolonging the war.
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Infant among three killed in Russian attack that sets ablaze the seat of Ukraine government – the very words are a gut punch, aren’t they? To think of a child, an innocent life, extinguished in the brutal theater of war – it’s a tragedy that transcends political boundaries and evokes a profound sense of sorrow and anger. The fact that this happened in an attack targeting government buildings in Kyiv only amplifies the horror. It’s not just about the loss of life; it’s about the deliberate targeting of a nation’s heart, its very core.
The sheer audacity of such an act, the disregard for human life, it leaves you reeling.… Continue reading
UN: Russian attacks kill 232 Ukrainian civilians in June, the highest monthly toll in three years, which is a truly heartbreaking figure. It’s hard to process that such a number of innocent lives were lost, but the reality of the situation is devastating. It’s a grim reminder of the ongoing conflict and the immense human cost. The fact that June saw the highest casualty count in three years highlights the intensifying nature of the attacks and the devastating consequences for civilians.
UN: Russian attacks kill 232 Ukrainian civilians in June underscores the narrative of a military that seems to be struggling.… Continue reading
During the night of July 6, Russian forces targeted rescue workers in Kharkiv and Kherson while they were responding to emergencies. In Kharkiv, after an initial drone strike caused a fire, a second strike targeted firefighters, damaging a fire truck. Similarly, in Kherson, a second attack was deliberately launched on rescuers battling a fire at a gas station, also damaging a fire truck. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) reported that personnel were able to take cover and that no firefighters were injured. Russia also launched a significant air attack across Ukraine, including Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Kyiv, resulting in injuries and damage to buildings.
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On July 4, 2025, Kyiv was hit by a record-breaking seven-hour barrage of Russian missiles and drones, resulting in at least two deaths and 26 injuries. The attack damaged residential buildings, infrastructure, and civilian areas, with fires breaking out across the city. The strikes also targeted other regions of Ukraine, including Poltava, and came shortly after a phone call between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Ukrainian officials noted the attacks were aimed at terrorizing civilians and wearing down their air defense systems.
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Since 18:00 on July 3rd, Russian forces launched a barrage of 550 drones and missiles targeting Ukraine, with Kyiv as the primary focus. Ukrainian air defense systems intercepted 478 aerial assets, while eight hits and debris were reported across 33 locations. The attack included a mix of Shahed drones, various missile types, and decoys. Air Force and other units successfully downed two cruise missiles and 268 drones, with an additional 208 drones either disappearing from radar or suppressed by electronic warfare.
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Despite months of international collaboration and a successful test, crucial bunker construction to protect Ukraine’s energy grid from Russian attacks remains incomplete due to alleged government corruption. The project, hampered by accusations of bribery and delayed funding, has left Ukraine vulnerable to devastating energy infrastructure strikes, resulting in widespread power outages and hardship for its citizens. This delay, despite allocated funds, is attributed to officials allegedly demanding bribes to release the money, highlighting a systemic issue impeding Ukraine’s resilience and EU accession efforts. The situation has caused significant suffering and potentially increases the risk of further displacement should aid be reduced.
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