"Russian Assault Leaves 1 Million Ukrainians Without Power"

More than a million Ukrainians are without power after Russia launched a major assault on the country's energy infrastructure, using missiles and drones to target power facilities, including the largest dam and hydroelectric plant. The strikes, which killed at least five people, came as Russia escalated its rhetoric, declaring a "state of war" in Ukraine. The US delay in providing aid has weakened Ukraine's ability to withstand attacks, while tensions rose over a report that Washington urged Kyiv to halt drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. The Kremlin's aggressive stance signals a new chapter in the conflict, with no signs of slowing down its assault on Ukraine.