Russia bombards Ukraine's gas sites as Zelenskyy flies to US for Trump meeting

"Russia launched hundreds of drones, dozens of missiles, as well as glide bombs early on Thursday, sparking outages in eight regions in another large-scale bombardment targeting Ukraine's energy network. Russia launched more than 300 attack drones and 37 missiles, a significant number of them ballistic, against Ukraine, Zelenskyy said on X. This autumn, the Russians use every single day to strike at our energy infrastructure."

"One of the facilities hit was the Shebelinka gas processing plant in Kharkiv region, where two large columns of black smoke could be seen in the aftermath of the attack and still fiercely burning fires. Staff at the plant told the Guardian that it had been hit just after 5.30am by drones and missiles, setting off at least two blazes in different parts of the facility."

"There are hits and destruction in several regions at once. The operation of a number of critically important facilities has been halted."

Hundreds of Russian drones, dozens of missiles and glide bombs struck Ukraine early on Thursday, triggering outages across eight regions and severe damage to energy infrastructure. More than 300 attack drones and 37 missiles, including many ballistic types, were reported, with strikes hitting Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Poltava, Sumy and Vinnytsia regions. The Shebelinka gas processing plant in Kharkiv was struck, producing large fires and multiple blazes after impacts around 5:30am. Ukrainian officials reported that critically important facilities have been halted and emergency power outages were imposed. The Russian defence ministry claimed strikes targeted facilities used by the Ukrainian military.

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