Russia Launches Massive Attack on Ukraine, Killing Six and Hitting Energy Infrastructure

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:02pm on 26 Aug 2024,Monday International

Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, firing over one hundred missiles and approximately one hundred drones, resulting in at least six deaths. The assault targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leading to widespread power and water outages across several cities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack, while Russia claimed to have used precision weapons to hit critical infrastructure. This latest offensive follows Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk region, with Moscow vowing to retaliate. The power grid has been a persistent target in Russia’s ongoing assault.

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