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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Tara Cobham and Alexander Butler

Why is Russia targeting Ukraine’s energy grid with missile attacks?

Russia has unleashed another “massive” attack against Ukraine's energy infrastructure, firing nearly 200 missiles and drones and leaving more than a million households without power, Ukrainian officials said.

Explosions were heard across the country as damage to the energy and other critical infrastructure was reported by officials in cities in the west, south and centre of the country.

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