Missiles Hit Ukraine

A thermal power plant was struck in the attack, prompting Ukrainians to take shelter in metro stations on Christmas morning.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said more than 70 missiles, including ballistic missiles, and more than 100 attack drones were used to strike Ukraine's power sources, in a statement on X. Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said one Russian missile passed Moldovan and Romanian airspace.
"Putin deliberately chose Christmas for an attack. What could be more inhumane?" Mr Zelensky said. "They continue to fight for a blackout in Ukraine."
He said Ukraine has managed to shoot down at least 50 missiles and a significant number of drones.
Ukrainian energy minister, HermanHalushchenko, said Russia again "massively attacks energy infrastructure" in a Facebook statement. Ukraine's Air Force said multiple missiles were fired at the Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Poltava regions in the east of the country.
"The (electricity) distribution system operator takes the necessary measures to limit consumption to minimise negative consequences for the power system," Mr Halushchenko said. "As soon as the security situation allows, energy workers will establish the damage caused."
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