"Russian Strikes Cause Widespread Damage and Power Outages in Ukraine"

Russian airstrikes destroyed a major power plant near Kyiv and damaged other power facilities in Ukraine, putting pressure on the energy system and prompting urgent appeals for air defense support. The attacks, which included missiles and drones, have raised concerns about the resilience of Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The country's requests for air defense supplies from the West have intensified, as it faces ongoing assaults on its energy system. The situation has been described as dire, with warnings of potential air defense munition shortages and the need for urgent Western assistance.