Russian Attack Cuts Power, Water Across Ukraine’s West

Russian missile and drone attacks hit western Ukraine overnight, injuring two women in the Rivne region and causing widespread power outages, according to regional officials. The Russian Air Force reportedly launched 269 attack drones, including 59 jet-powered UAVs, alongside ballistic and cruise missiles during the assault. Ukrainian air defenses reportedly shot down or neutralized 247 targets, including four cruise missiles and 243 drones.

The attacks targeted 25 locations, with debris from downed targets reported at eight sites. The Volyn region faced the most significant damage, with 15 Russian attack drones targeted overnight and in the morning, principally hitting Kovel, Manevychi, and Lutsk. About 66,000 electricity metering points were without power by 9:30 a.m. as of Monday.

The air raid alert remained active, urging residents to stay in shelters. Emergency services worked to address damage once security conditions permitted. The Rivne region reported several civilian infrastructure strikes, with two women injured. In Vinnytsia, damage to energy infrastructure left parts of the region and its capital without electricity and water.

Zhytomyr experienced two consecutive days of energy facility attacks, with no reported deaths or injuries. The Zubra village reported a Russian drone being shot down by air defenses at 8:50 a.m., with debris falling onto private property. In Lviv, the military administration reported 11 homes, a garage, and eight cars damaged, though no injuries were recorded.

The attack marked a continuation of Russia's ongoing campaign against Ukraine's energy system, with 76 attacks on the country's energy, oil, and gas sectors reported since US President Donald Trump's announcement of an energy ceasefire.