Russia has launched the largest missile and drone attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure of the war to date, hitting the country's largest dam, causing blackouts in several regions and leaving more than one million consumers without power, Kyiv said.
"There is currently a fire at the station. Emergency services and energy workers are working on the spot, dealing with the consequences of numerous airstrikes," it said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has been urging Western allies to supply more air defences in recent days, condemned the attack and said there was work under way to repair power supply in nine regions.
"We need air defence to protect people, infrastructure, homes and dams. Our partners know exactly what is needed. They can definitely support us... Life must be protected from these non-humans from Moscow," Mr Zelensky added. At least two people were killed and 14 wounded in strikes across the country, Ukraine's interior minister said. Another three people were missing.