Ukraine and Russia Exchange Drone Strikes on Energy Infrastructure, Causing Power Outages and Refinery Fire

Russia launched overnight drone attacks targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure, causing power outages across seven regions, including Kyiv and Kharkiv. Ukraine's Deputy Energy Minister reported severe electrical disruptions in the capital region. Concurrently, Ukraine conducted drone strikes on Russia's Afipsky oil refinery in the Krasnodar region, sparking a fire. Russia's Defense Ministry claimed to have intercepted 142 Ukrainian drones, while Ukraine reported shooting down or jamming 196 Russian drones.