Zelensky: Russian attack targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure

Ukrainian air defences intercepted most of the 120 missiles and 90 drones launched by Russian forces overnight, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Telegram on Sunday.

"Our air defences destroyed more than 140 aerial targets," the Ukrainian president posted. "Unfortunately, there is damage to buildings from hits and falling debris," he added.

Zelensky said the Russian attacks had primarily targeted energy infrastructure across the country, and power outages had resulted in certain areas. Clean-up work was under way, he said.

Zelensky expressed his condolences to the families of two women who were killed in the southern city of Mykolaiv during attack.

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