Russia hits energy infrastructure in airstrikes on Ukraine

Firefighters work at a site of an infrastructure facility hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Ternopil region, Ukraine August 20, 2024. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine/Handout via REUTERS

KYIV (Reuters) -Russia hit energy infrastructure in northern Ukraine in an overnight missile and drone attack and caused a huge fire in the west of the country, resulting in an increase in chlorine levels in the air, Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday.

Ukrainian forces shot down three ballistic missiles and 25 of the 26 drones launched in the attack on nine regions across the country, Ukraine's air force commander said.