Ukraine limits power supply after Russia’s largest airstrike

MOSCOW/KIEV, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — Ukraine’s state-run energy company Ukrenergo said Tuesday it has implemented nationwide power cuts following Russia’s largest-ever airstrike on the country.
Ukrenergo said electricity restrictions will be in place in all Ukrainian regions from 6 to 11 a.m. local time (0300-0800 GMT), and from 3 to 9 p.m. (1200-1800 GMT) on Tuesday, as more than 500 settlements across Ukraine remain without power.
Russia on Monday launched 127 missiles and 109 combat drones, targeting energy infrastructure across Ukraine, Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk said on Telegram, claiming “the most massive air attack.”
The Russian defense ministry confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that it has carried out a group strike with long-range airborne precision weapons on critical Ukrainian airfield infrastructure, saying “all designated targets were hit.”
The efforts to repair damaged power infrastructure are underway, said Ukrenergo. ■