KYIV: Russia intensified its attacks on multiple Ukrainian cities Monday, targeting critical infrastructure and knocking out power and water supplies in Kyiv and other regions.
The attacks came a day after Russia alleged that Ukraine attacked its Black Sea fleet.
Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed Monday that the attacks on Ukraine were in response to Kyiv allegedly carrying out drone attacks.
In response to a journalist who asked if the bombardment was an answer to the recent events on the Black Sea, Putin said, “Partly, yes. But it’s not all we could have done.”
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said attacks in the capital cut off power and water supplies in parts of the city, leaving more than 80% of its residents without running water.
In a tweet, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba condemned the attacks.
Ukraine’s army posted on Telegram that the barrage included “more than 50” cruise missiles in several waves of attacks.
“Another batch of Russian missiles hits Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. Instead of fighting on the battlefield, Russia fights civilians. Don’t justify these attacks by calling them a ‘response.’ Russia does this because it still has the missiles and the will to kill Ukrainians.”
(VOA)
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