KYIV (Reuters)
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy facilities on Friday morning, according to Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko.
> "The enemy continues its terror. Once again, the energy sector across Ukraine is under massive attack," Galushchenko posted on Facebook.
Ukraine's energy system has already faced 11 waves of Russian attacks this year, causing widespread damage and prolonged power outages throughout the country.
The latest attack on Friday triggered additional restrictions on power usage for consumers, as reported by the national grid operator, Ukrenergo.
Air raid alarms were activated across all of Ukraine.
Local authorities reported multiple explosions in the southern city of Odesa, while Kyiv regional authorities noted that air defense systems were in operation.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged partners to expedite the delivery of more air defense systems.
> "Russia aims to deprive us of energy. Instead, we must deprive it of the means of terror. I reiterate my call for the urgent delivery of 20 NASAMS, HAWK, or IRIS-T air defense systems," Sybiha stated in a post on X.
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