Russia attacked Ukraine's electric sector, causing blackouts and casualties
The Associated Press — March 22, 2024, 07:00 PM UTC
Summary: Russia launched a devastating attack on Ukraine's electric sector, using over 60 drones and 90 missiles, causing blackouts in several cities, killing at least five people. The assault damaged Ukraine's largest hydroelectric plant, cutting power to a nuclear plant. President Zelenskyy urged Western allies for air-defense systems. The Dnipro hydroelectric plant suffered significant damage, affecting power supply to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. The situation remains critical.
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