Fri Mar 07 10:11:07 UTC 2025: ## Russia Launches Major Overnight Attack on Ukraine’s Energy Grid
**Kyiv, Ukraine (March 7, 2025)** – Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight, injuring at least 10 people, including a child, officials reported. The attack comes hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced upcoming talks with the U.S. aimed at ending the three-year war.
Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko stated on Facebook that Russia is deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure to inflict maximum harm, aiming to leave Ukrainians without power and heat. This follows a pattern of repeated attacks on Ukraine’s power grid throughout the conflict, significantly impacting electricity generation and essential services like heating and water. Ukrainian officials accuse Russia of using winter as a weapon to undermine civilian morale.
While Western-supplied air defense systems are vital for Ukraine’s defense, the future of U.S. aid remains uncertain under President Donald Trump. Trump, advocating for an end to the war, has temporarily halted military aid to Kyiv to pressure Zelenskyy into negotiations.
Despite this, Zelenskyy announced plans to travel to Saudi Arabia on Monday for a meeting with the crown prince, and subsequent talks with U.S. officials will follow. He also welcomed a new EU plan to strengthen European defenses, expressing hope that some funding could bolster Ukraine’s own defense industry. The attack underscores the ongoing intensity of the conflict and the continued challenges faced by Ukraine.
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