Russia attacks substations connecting Kyiv to nuclear power plants and infrastructure overnight – Zelenskyy

Russian forces launched a combined attack on Ukraine on the night of 6–7 November, using a total of 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles. All the missiles were launched towards Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast, targeting energy facilities and infrastructure.

Source: Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Details: According to Zelenskyy, the main target of the attack was Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The situation with electricity, water and heating supplies in Kyiv is difficult. Residential buildings and the Pivnichnyi (North) Bridge were damaged, while a kindergarten was partially destroyed.

Substations connecting the Rivne and Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plants to Kyiv and Ukraine's central regions were struck in Kyiv Oblast.

Substations were also damaged in Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Rivne, Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts. In addition to Kyiv, twelve other regions came under attack. Nine people were injured, including one child.

Zelenskyy called on the United States, particularly Congress, to support Ukraine and tighten sanctions against Russia.

Background: The Pivnichnyi Bridge in Kyiv was damaged in Russian strikes overnight. Traffic has been closed in both directions.

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