Winter brings severe challenges for communities dependent on electricity to stay warm and safe.
Losing access to power during this season disrupts lives, cutting off heat, lighting, and essential services.
For those in Ukraine, these difficulties are worsened by continued attacks targeting vital infrastructure.
In Kherson, southern Ukraine, Russian shelling has left roughly 23,000 households without electricity.
Launched 700 Bombs
Local officials confirmed, according to Digi24, that the strikes damaged power systems in the Dniprovski district, an area frequently targeted due to its location along the Dnipro River.
The attacks also destroyed two apartment buildings, eight private homes, and several facilities critical to the community, according to Kherson Governor Oleksandr Prokudin.
Over the last 24 hours, Russian forces have attacked Kherson and 50 surrounding settlements, further straining resources needed to maintain essential services.
This wave of destruction is part of a broader effort to weaken Ukraine’s ability to function during the ongoing conflict.
President Volodymyr Zelensky responded by urging international allies to fulfill commitments made to Ukraine.
Speaking on Telegram, he described the scale of the assault, noting that Russian forces launched nearly 700 bombs and over 600 drones in the past week.
Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 60 of the 94 drones sent overnight, while 34 were redirected through electronic measures.
“The war drags on because the Russian military still has the ability to terrorize Ukraine and use its advantage in the air,” Zelensky said.
He called for faster delivery of systems promised during NATO summits and meetings in Ramstein to protect Ukraine’s airspace.
Zelensky also discussed the potential for Ukraine to produce its own air defense systems and missiles, suggesting that international licensing agreements could help boost domestic production capabilities.
