Russian Drone Barrage Further Decimates Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure

The Energy Ministry said on June 19 that a power facility in central Ukraine was hit in the attacks, with "some equipment damaged." (file photo)

A barrage of Russian drone attacks overnight further damaged Ukraine's already decimated energy infrastructure. The Energy Ministry said on June 19 that a power facility in central Ukraine was hit in the attacks, with "some equipment damaged." The report comes a day after officials said Ukrainians should expect rolling blackouts because of damage to power facilities. Ukraine has been importing record amounts of power recently to make up for the shortfall caused by Russia's targeting of energy infrastructure. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service, click here.