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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russia had carried out large-scale attacks on the country's energy infrastructure. Zelensky stated that more than 15 critical electricity generation and transmission facilities in different regions had been targeted.

Zelensky said efforts were continuing in cooperation with energy companies to repair the damage and restore energy supplies. Noting that the situation was particularly difficult in Lutsk, Rivne, Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia, Shepetivka, Slavuta and Netishyn, Zelensky added that energy facilities in the Kharkiv, Kyiv and Dnipro regions had also been affected by the attacks.

Hundreds of drones and missiles used overnight

Zelensky announced that more than 320 Shahed-type drones powered by jet and gasoline engines had been used in attacks on energy infrastructure, cities and settlements between 7:00 p.m. yesterday and 7:00 a.m. today. Zelensky stated that loitering munitions, as well as cruise and ballistic missiles, had also been used in the attacks.

Zelensky reported that Ukrainian air defenses had neutralized a large number of attack weapons, adding that the intensity and sustained nature of the attacks had caused serious consequences for the energy sector.

Zelensky calls for international support

Zelensky stated that European partners were preparing new support packages for Ukraine. Arguing that developments in the United States should also be taken into account, Zelensky emphasized the importance of measures to increase pressure on Russia.

Zelensky claimed that legislation known in the United States as the Lindsey Graham Act, which he said was intended to increase pressure on Russia, was being overlooked. He stated that the legislation could increase pressure on Russia to bring the war to an end.