Ukraine power plant destroyed as Russia launches widespread attacks on energy grid

Russian missiles and drones destroyed a large electricity plant near Kyiv and hit power facilities in several regions on Thursday, officials said, ramping up pressure on the embattled energy system as Ukraine runs low on air defences.

Ukraine power plant destroyed as Russia launches widespread attacks on energy grid
Dozens of people are seen in outerwear, sitting on chairs or on the ground inside a structure that looks like a transit station.

Russian missiles and drones destroyed a large electricity plant near Kyiv and hit power facilities in several regions on Thursday, officials said, ramping up pressure on the embattled energy system as Ukraine runs low on air defences.