Russia Targets Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure in Escalating Strikes

Missile and drone attacks hit critical facilities across Ukraine as diplomatic efforts for peace intensify.

Russian forces launched widespread missile and drone strikes on Ukraine's energy and gas infrastructure, causing significant damage and disrupting supplies in multiple regions.
Ukrainian officials reported injuries and damage to civilian structures, including five wounded in Kharkiv and critical infrastructure hit in Odessa and Ternopil.
Four fatalities and over 30 injuries were confirmed from earlier strikes on Kryvyï Rig, including damage to an industrial facility and residential areas.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to visit Saudi Arabia for discussions on a potential peace framework, with U.S. and Ukrainian delegations set to meet there next week.
The European Union committed to bolstering its defense capabilities, allocating €800 billion for rearmament, as U.S. military aid to Ukraine remains frozen under President Donald Trump's administration.