International Desk: Russia launched a wave of attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure in the cities of Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia on Friday morning as Ukrainian officials said a long-awaited Russian offensive was under way in the east.<\/p>\n
At least 17 missiles hit the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia in an hour, acting mayor Anatolii Kurtiev said, and the state grid operator said high-voltage facilities across the country had been hit and electricity supplies shut down.<\/p>\n
Russia has repeatedly struck civilian infrastructure far from the front lines over the last four months, leaving millions of Ukrainians in major cities without power, heat or water for days at a time in the middle of winter.<\/p>\n
Air raid sirens blared across the country during the morning rush hour and local officials urged weary civilians to heed them and take shelter.<\/p>\n
Kyiv’s city administration said air defences were working as explosions were heard in the capital.<\/p>\n
Kharkiv regional governor Oleh Synehubov reported about 10 explosions and said power had been cut in some areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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