Russia has launched a “massive” early morning missile and drone attack on energy facilities across Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. More than 50 missiles and 20 drones were used in the attack, Mr Zelensky said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
It marks the latest in a string of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid, which Moscow insists is a legitimate military target. The strikes targeted seven regions across the country and took place on a major national holiday commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War 2.
Writing on social media, Mr Zelensky drew parallels between the German invasion of the Soviet Union and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime as “Moscow Nazis”.
Russia’s defence ministry said its attacks were in response to Ukrainian strikes on their energy facilities.
Credit: bbc.com
