"Russian Missile and Drone Attacks Cause Widespread Power Plant Damage in Ukraine"

Russian forces launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, damaging three fossil fuel-fired power plants and leaving utilities, industry, and people without power. Ukrainian air defense forces were able to shoot down 84 out of 99 missiles and drones. The attack involved 60 drones and 39 missiles, including three hypersonic ballistic missiles, and caused power shortages in several regions. The precision and impact of the attacks have escalated, with DTEK operational director describing the damage as "tremendous" and likening it to "scorched earth."