In brief
Overnight missile and drone strikes from Russia hit a key energy facility and a residential building near Kyiv, causing casualties and widespread power cuts. Three people were killed and 21 wounded in the capital, while roughly 600,000 Ukrainians were left without electricity. The attacks came after President Donald Trump announced an “energy ceasefire” between the two countries. Russia’s defence ministry said the strikes targeted communications and energy assets used by the Ukrainian military. BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson provided further analysis of the incidents.
A key energy facility and a residential building in the outskirts of Kyiv were targeted by Russian missile and drone strikes during the night.
In the capital, at least three people were killed and 21 injured, according to Ukraine’s state emergencies service (DSNS). Around 600,000 citizens across the country are now without electricity as critical infrastructure in the Kyiv region and the north‑eastern city of Kharkiv was hit.
The attacks followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s Sunday announcement of an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine, which may or may not reflect the on‑ground reality.
Russia’s defence ministry said its “massive” strikes aimed at communications and energy facilities used by the Ukrainian military.
BBC Ukraine Correspondent Dan Johnson explains the implications of these attacks. Read more on this story.
