Russian strikes hit a series of Ukrainian regions early on Thursday (Mar 9), including the capital Kyiv, the Black Sea port of Odesa and the second-largest city Kharkiv, knocking out power to several areas, regional officials said. The attacks struck a wide arc of targets, including cities stretching from
Russian strikes hit a series of Ukrainian regions early on Thursday , including the capital Kyiv, the Black Sea port of Odesa and the second-largest city Kharkiv, knocking out power to several areas, regional officials said.
Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said explosions were registered in the south-western part of the city and rescue services were on their way. Power supply has been cut pre-emptively to about 15 per cent of Kyiv residents, he said.The governor of Odesa region, Maksym Marchenko, said a mass missile attack had hit an energy facility in the port city, triggering power cuts.
"The enemy made about 15 strikes on the city and region," he said on Telegram."Infrastructure was again among the targets. Information on casualties is being clarified."
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