Russian Strikes Target Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure, Residential Areas Across 11 Regions

Why it matters locally: While not directly impacting New York's infrastructure, disruptions to global energy markets caused by the conflict could indirectly influence energy prices for consumers and businesses in the state.

KYIV, Ukraine – Russian forces launched an extensive series of attacks across Ukraine overnight, targeting energy infrastructure, residential areas, and railway facilities in 11 regions. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal characterized these strikes as the most significant against the country's energy system since the spring. The overnight operations resulted in damage to various sites, including critical power facilities. Residential buildings and railway infrastructure also sustained hits in the targeted regions. Shmyhal provided this assessment of the attacks.