2024-05-08 20:10:35
Russia Targets Ukraine's Energy Facilities in Air Attacks
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EURACTIV.com
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Russia carried out an air attack on Ukraine that targeted energy facilities across the country, damaging several power generation and transmission facilities. The attack caused damage in multiple regions, with reports of equipment damage and fires in some areas, but no casualties were reported. Air defense systems were engaged in repelling the Russian attack, with explosions heard in Kyiv and the Lviv region.
The Guardian
Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukrainian power networks hit in overnight attack
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Environment
Russian missiles and drones targeted Ukrainian critical infrastructure facilities, causing serious damage to three thermal power plants. The attack adds pressure to Ukraine's energy system, which has already been affected by rolling blackouts due to previous attacks. The strike is part of a wave of attacks on energy infrastructure that began in March, and its full impact will be felt during peak energy consumption in the summer and winter.
Tagesschau - Internationale Nachrichten aus aller Welt
War against Ukraine ++ Zelensky calls for Swiss peace summit ++
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Ukrainian President Zelensky is calling for participation in a peace summit in Switzerland. Russia has attacked Ukrainian territory with shells and drones, damaging energy and thermal power plants. Federal Defense Minister Pistorius calls for further support for Ukraine and warns of the threat to the international order posed by the Russian war of aggression.
New York Times - Europe
Russia Hits Ukrainian Power Plants, Further Straining Energy System
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A Russian missile and drone attack severely damaged several power plants in Ukraine, worsening the country's electricity generation capacity that was already strained. Ukrainian officials warned of potential power cuts to domestic and industrial customers following the recent assaults. The attacks come at a challenging time for Ukraine, with shortages in air defense weapons and ammunition amid pauses in Western aid.
Deutsche Welle
Schwere russische Attacken auf Energieanlagen in Ukraine
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Umwelt
Russland hat erneut Energieanlagen in der Ukraine angegriffen, wobei mindestens sechs Regionen betroffen waren. Es gab schwere Schäden an Kraftwerken und Stromverteilungsanlagen. Die Angriffe fanden im Rahmen der russischen Invasion seit Februar 2022 statt.
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