Massive Russian aerial attack on Ukraine

Power infrastructure targeted using drones and cruise missiles sparking fears of electricity outage amid bitter winter

RUSSIA on Friday launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine, involving dozens of cruise missiles and drones, the latest such strike aimed at crippling the country's electricity system.

The Russian military targeted the Ukrainian power grid, energy minister Herman Halushchenko wrote on his Facebook page. "The enemy continues its terror," he said.

Halushchenko said energy workers do everything necessary to "minimise negative consequences for the energy system," promising to release more details on damages once the security situation allows it.