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Renewed Russian attacks target Ukrainian energy infrastructure, raising concerns

The Associated Press — April 12, 2024, 11:00 AM UTC

Summary: A missile and drone attack destroyed Ukraine's Trypilska power plant, a major energy supplier for Kyiv, Cherkasy, and Zhytomyr regions. The plant served 3 million customers, but the grid compensated for the loss. Over 10 other strikes damaged energy infrastructure in Kharkiv, leaving 200,000 without power. Russia's renewed attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities have raised concerns about protection and repairs. Ukraine seeks more air defense systems.

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  1. [4.2]
    Ukraine faces critical shortage of air defense missiles (Kyiv Post)
    20d
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  2. [3.4]
    Ukraine lacks modern air defenses against Russian aircraft (Asia Times)
    21d
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  3. [4.4]
    State Department approves military sales to Ukraine for defense (The Associated Press)
    22d
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  4. [4.3]
    Ukraine urgently seeks F-16 jets and Patriot systems (POLITICO Europe)
    25d
    Summary:Source
  5. [4.2]
    Escalating conflict in Ukraine and Russia continues (The Guardian)
    26d
    Summary:Source
  6. [4.2]
    Ukrainian drones target Russian sites, casualties reported (Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty)
    26d
    Summary:Source
  7. [4.8]
    Successful Ukrainian assault on Morozovsk airfield weakens Russian forces (Kyiv Post)
    27d
    Summary:Source
  8. [6.0]
    Russian attacks in Ukraine escalate, causing civilian casualties (The Guardian)
    27d

    ScoresSource
  9. [4.2]
    Ukrainian drones strike Russian industrial site, injuring 12 (The Independent)
    29d
    Summary:Source
  10. [4.6]
    Ukrainian drone strikes Russian refinery, disrupting oil supplies (The Guardian)
    29d
    Summary:Source
  11. [5.1]
    Ukrainian drones strike Russian factory in Tatarstan (The New York Times)
    30d

    ScoresSource
  12. [4.2]
    Ukrainian drones target Russian refinery to limit war financing (POLITICO Europe)
    30d
    Summary:Source
  13. [3.8]
    Attack on Russian factory linked to Iranian drones injures 12 (The Daily Beast)
    30d
    Summary:Source
  14. [4.0]
    Ukrainian drones target Russian facilities in Tatarstan, causing injuries (Kyiv Post)
    30d
    Summary:Source
  15. [3.8]
    Drone attack in Tatarstan injures people, targets industrial site (Metro.co.uk)
    30d
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  16. [5.5]
    Russian attacks in Ukraine escalate, causing casualties and destruction (The Guardian)
    31d

    ScoresSource
  17. [6.4]
    Russia attacked Ukraine's energy network, causing casualties and outages (The Guardian)
    32d

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  18. [5.5]
    Ukraine intercepts and destroys 18 Russian missiles and drones (Kyiv Post)
    32d

    ScoresSource
  19. [6.5]
    Ukraine energy firm hit, France sends aid, Europe on edge (The Guardian)
    32d

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  20. [5.9]
    Ukraine imposes emergency blackouts due to Russian attacks (RTE.ie)
    33d

    ScoresSource
  21. [5.1]
    Zelensky denies Putin's claims; Russia attacks Ukraine infrastructure (The Independent)
    34d

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  22. [7.1]
    Poland responds to Russian drone attack on Ukraine power plants (The Telegraph)
    34d

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