Russia attacks substations linking Rivne, Khmelnytsky NPPs to Kyiv, central regions – Zelenskyy
A substation connecting the Rivne and Khmelnytsky Nuclear Power Plants to Kyiv and Ukraine's central regions was hit in an attack on Kyiv region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on the social network X on Saturday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on X on Saturday that a substation linking nuclear power plants in Rivne and Khmelnytsky to Kyiv and central Ukraine had been targeted in the latest attack. In a broader assault, Russia has launched 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles, primarily at Kyiv and surrounding areas, according to Zelenskyy.
The attacks have caused significant disruptions to electricity, water, and heat supplies in the capital, with residential buildings and the Northern Bridge damaged. In addition to Kyiv, 12 other regions were struck, including Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Rivne, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk. A total of nine individuals were injured, including a child.
Rescue and repair efforts are being conducted where security conditions permit. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to all who defend the nation against "this terror every day" and emphasized the need for increased U.S. support for Ukraine. The president called for the U.S. Congress to give more attention to Ukraine and stressed the importance of maintaining support for Ukraine among U.S. policy priorities.
Zelenskyy urged the U.S. and Russia to unite on security matters, support for Ukraine, condemnation of Russian aggression, and intensified sanctions against President Putin.
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