Russia has launched a series of attacks on targets within Ukraine, employing 17 drones and an Kh-59 missile, according to reports emerging from the region. The strikes, directed from Crimea, have inflicted significant damage, including a devastating fire at an energy infrastructure facility in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

The fire, triggered by debris from one of the drones, engulfed the facility, prompting a swift response from firefighting teams who managed to contain the blaze. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident, but the destruction serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict's toll on civilian infrastructure.

In a separate and particularly devastating assault, one of Ukraine's largest power plants, located near the capital, was completely destroyed by Russian airstrikes. The Trypilska power plant, situated in Kyiv region, served as a vital source of electricity for three regions, including Kyiv, underscoring the strategic significance of the target. The loss of such a critical infrastructure asset is expected to have far-reaching implications for the affected regions.

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An overview of the daily events in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Overnight, Russia once again attacked energy infrastructure across Ukraine. The Trypilska power station is destroyed... How much longer?

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As tensions escalate, the international community has been quick to respond. The White House has issued a urgent plea to the US House of Representatives, urging immediate action to pass a bipartisan national security bill. The proposed legislation would facilitate the expedited deployment of additional air defense systems to Kyiv, bolstering Ukraine's ability to defend against further aerial assaults.

The latest wave of attacks underscores the volatile and precarious nature of the situation in Ukraine, as Russian aggression continues to threaten stability in the region. With civilian infrastructure and lives at risk, the need for decisive action and international support has never been more urgent.