Ukraine vows to retaliate after Russian attacks on power sector


Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stands by a table ahead of his meeting with German Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine August 25, 2025. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo

KYIV (Reuters) -Russian drone attacks on power facilities in northern and southern Ukraine overnight left nearly 60,000 customers without electricity, with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowing to retaliate by ordering more strikes deep inside Russia.

Three and a half years into the war, Russia and Ukraine have both intensified airstrikes in recent weeks. Russia has targeted Ukraine's energy and transport systems, while Ukraine has been attacking Russian oil refineries and pipelines.

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