Overview

• Russia officially acknowledges being at war with Ukraine, escalating its rhetoric from a 'special military operation' to a state of war in response to Western involvement.
• Massive Russian missile and drone attacks target Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing widespread power outages and damaging critical facilities, including Europe's largest nuclear power plant.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for more Western aid and air defense systems to protect against Russian strikes, highlighting delays and indecision among allies.
• The attacks, described as the largest on Ukraine's energy system, leave over a million households without electricity and underscore the urgent need for enhanced air defenses.
• International concerns rise over the safety of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which faces a blackout risk due to the attacks, posing a potential nuclear disaster.