Russia Intensifies Assault on Ukraine's Energy Grid with Missile Barrage
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Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine, targeting its energy infrastructure with 93 missiles and nearly 200 drones, marking one of the heaviest bombardments since the invasion began. Ukrainian defenses intercepted 81 missiles, aided by Western-supplied F-16s. The attack, described by President Zelenskyy as terrorism, was in retaliation for a Ukrainian strike on a Russian air base. The assault severely damaged Ukraine's energy facilities, exacerbating the ongoing energy crisis. The situation raises concerns about future U.S. military support under President-elect Trump.
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