Putin threatens Kyiv decision-makers after striking energy grid

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While there were no fatalities, many people's homes were damaged in the attack, including in Odesa

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The Russian attacks caused explosions in several cities, including Odesa, Kharkiv and Lutsk.

Kyiv was also the target of attacks, but Ukrainian authorities say all missiles targeting the capital were intercepted. Kyiv's military administration said the attack lasted almost nine-and-a-half hours.

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People hid in a Kyiv subway during Russia's latest attack

Thursday's attack was the eleventh "major attack" the country's energy system had faced since March, DTEK said.

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, its plants have been attacked more than 190 times.

DTEK added that the European Commission and the US had given them up to €107m (£89m) of equipment aid to restore power.

Having already endured two-and-a-half bitter winters since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukrainians are bracing themselves for another.

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