Massive' Russian attack on Ukraine capital triggers blackouts and sets high-rise alight

"The Ukrainian capital was plunged into darkness early on Friday by what the air force called a massive attack, as Russia pummelled Kyiv's infrastructure, cutting off water and energy supplies and triggering a fire in a high-rise apartment building. Kyiv's mayor said Russian forces had targeted critical infrastructure and nine people had been injured, with five of them taken to hospital."

"Vitali Klitschko also said power cuts and disruptions to the water supply had hit districts on the east bank of the Dnipro River that runs through the city. Pictures posted online showed apartments ablaze as firefighters moved into position. Fragments from downed drones also struck several parts of the city. Agence France-Presse journalists in Kyiv heard several powerful explosions on Friday and experienced blackouts at their homes across different districts of the city."

"The capital of the country is under an enemy ballistic missile attack and a massive attack by the enemy strike drones, the Ukrainian air force said, urging people in Kyiv to remain in shelters. The energy minister, Svitlana Grynchuk, said Russian forces were inflicting a massive strike on the grid. Energy experts are taking all necessary measures to minimise negative consequences, she said on Facebook. As soon as safety conditions allow, energy experts will begin clarifying the consequences of the attack and conducting restoration work."

Russian aerial strikes plunged Kyiv into darkness early Friday, cutting water and power and igniting a high-rise fire. Kyiv's mayor reported attacks on critical infrastructure, nine injured and five hospitalized. Power cuts and water disruptions affected districts on the east bank of the Dnipro River. Fragments from downed drones hit multiple areas, and journalists reported powerful explosions and blackouts across districts. The Ukrainian air force warned of enemy ballistic missiles and mass drone strikes, urging residents to shelter. Energy minister Svitlana Grynchuk said the grid was under massive strike while experts work to minimise damage and plan restorations.

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