Ukraine is facing power outages in several regions following a major attack by Russian jets launched earlier in the day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday.
Zelensky said Ukraine was hit by more than 70 missiles, including cruise missiles, and 100 drones on Christmas Day, targeting the country's electrical infrastructure.
“Today, [Russian President Vladimir] Putin deliberately chose Christmas to attack. What could be more brutal?” Zelensky wrote on an English-language blog.
Russia continues to “strive to blackout Ukraine,” he added.
“According to the first reports,” the Ukrainian military managed to shoot down more than 50 missiles and “a large number of drones,” Zelensky said.
“Unfortunately there have been hits,” he added.
It could not independently verify the claims.
“As of now, there are power outages in several regions. Power engineers are working to restore power as soon as possible,” he wrote.
His comments come after air raid sirens rang out across Ukraine amid the latest Russian offensive.
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