Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country has been hit by Christmas attacks on its energy infrastructure for the third time since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.
Moscow launched a huge aerial attack on Ukraine’s energy facilities last Friday, which Zelenskyy said was one of the largest yet on the grid.
The attack damaged power facilities in several regions and forced authorities to impose even longer electricity cuts for millions of civilians, the national grid operator said.
“For the third year in a row, our energy sector has been a target for Russia, and this enemy is always looking for the most vile options for strikes,” Zelenskyy said on Telegram.
“Each time, missile and drone strikes are calculated to cause maximum damage to our generation and networks. And each time, our people do everything possible to provide cities and villages with electricity as soon as possible.
“We thank everyone who works for light for Ukrainians, for warmth in our apartments and houses.”
Lithuanian PM visits Kyiv hours after Russian attack
Ukraine’s prime minister has praised Lithuania as a “special country” after his counterpart visited Kyiv this morning hours after a deadly Russian missile attack.
Gintautas Paluckas arrived in Ukraine’s capital alongside other members of his newly-elected government.
Posting on X, Denys Shmyhal said the visit was “a vivid example of support for Ukraine” and a “clear signal to Russia” of unwavering unity and determination.
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