According to Ukrainian sources, Russia has attacked the Ukrainian power grid more than 1,000 times.
“These attacks are the biggest blow to a power grid ever. More than 1,000 grenades and rockets were fired at electrical installations, lines and substations,” the Interfax agency said, quoting the head of network operator Ukrenergo, Volodymyr Kudrytsky. Despite the considerable damage, the power infrastructure is still functioning.
Zelenskyy: “Every meter counts”
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that heavy fighting was continuing in the east of the country. Ten people were killed in recent Russian attacks on the city of Kurakhove in the Donetsk region, Zelensky said in his video speech in the evening.
On the situation around the small town of Bakhmut, which the Russians have been trying to take over for months, he said: “There is a very difficult confrontation there. Every meter counts.” He also thanked all Ukrainian soldiers who opposed the attackers.
Russia invaded Ukraine over nine months ago, on February 24th. Since then, according to Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian army has liberated almost 1,900 cities. Just like many places are still occupied, he said.