Ukraine war live updates: Russian missiles hit Ukraine’s power grid; explosions heard in Kyiv

Explosions were heard in Kyiv Friday morning as high-voltage facilities across the country were hit by Russian missile attacks, according to reports from officials.

Ukraine’s power operator Ukrenergo said several facilities in eastern, southern and western Ukraine had been hit, disrupting power supply.

In Kharkiv, the largest city in eastern Ukraine, an infrastructure facility was hit, with power outages likely, the city’s major said.

The energy operator said Ukraine’s grid had been attacked with drones and missiles, targeting power stations and transmission facilities.

— Karen Gilchrist