Russia accused of strategically targeting Ukraine's energy system

Russia has destroyed a major power plant in Kyiv in an escalation of its attack on the Ukrainian energy system. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling on western allies to increase their support towards his country through the provision of air defence supplies.

epaselect epa11272224 Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives to attend the Three Seas (3SI) Summit at the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania in Vilnius, Lithuania, 11 April 2024. EPA/TOMS KALNINS Credit: TOMS KALNINS/EPA

Russia is continuing its attacks on the Ukrainian energy grid.

Following a series of missile strikes on critical infrastructure, the Trypillya power plant near Kyiv has been destroyed.

The power plant provided energy for several regions, including the Ukrainian capital itself, and was one of the country's largest electricity and heat providers.

People in the area have been told to prepare for a total shutdown of the grid.