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Russia Launches \u2018Massive\u2019 Missile-Drone Attacks On Ukraine\u2019s Key Gas & Energy Facilities<\/div>\n

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Russia has launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine\u2019s energy infrastructure on January 15th, 2025.<\/p>\n

The strikes targeted key power facilities across several regions, forcing the Ukrainian government to implement emergency power cuts to prevent total grid collapse.<\/p>\n

Ukraine\u2019s Energy Minister, Herman Halushchenko, shared on Facebook that these attacks are aimed to disrupt daily life for Ukrainians. He urged citizens to stay in shelters, listen for updates, and avoid unnecessary power use.<\/p>\n

The Ukrainian state energy company Ukrenergo confirmed that emergency power outages affected several regions, including Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kirovohrad. These areas have seen frequent power disruptions throughout the war.<\/p>\n

The focus of the Russian attack was the western Lviv region. Mayor Andrii Sadovyi confirmed that enemy missiles were fired at the area early in the morning. But no damage or casualties were reported.<\/p>\n

Despite the intensity of the attack, Ukraine\u2019s air defence forces intercepted a major portion of the missile and drone barrage. According to Ukraine\u2019s air force, they successfully shot down 30 missiles and 47 drones.<\/p>\n

27 drones were destroyed before reaching their targets. While some areas saw power restored by midday, Ukrenergo warned citizens to avoid using high-energy appliances to help manage the load.<\/p>\n

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Another massive Russian attack. It\u2019s the middle of winter, and the target for the Russians remains unchanged: our energy infrastructure. Among their objectives were gas and energy facilities that sustain normal life for our people. Over 40 missiles were launched in this attack,\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2014 Volodymyr Zelenskyy \/ \u0412\u043e\u043b\u043e\u0434\u0438\u043c\u0438\u0440 \u0417\u0435\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0441\u044c\u043a\u0438\u0439 (@ZelenskyyUa) January 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n