Russia destroyed 30% of Ukraines power stations in a week: Zelensky

KYIV – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that Russian forces have destroyed a third of Ukraines power stations in repeated strikes that targeted energy infrastructure and caused blackouts across the country.

Since October 10, 30 per cent of Ukraines power stations have been destroyed, causing massive blackouts across the country, Zelensky said on Twitter.

He added there was no space left for negotiations with (President Vladimir) Putins regime.

Several regions of Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, are experiencing power cuts after a new round of strikes on Tuesday hit energy facilities.

In Kyiv, energy operator DTEK said there are interruptions to the electricity and water supply to the residents of the capitals left bank.

Engineers are investigating and making all the necessary efforts to restore the power to the citys residents, the company said on Facebook.

Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said the attack was on critical infrastructure in northern Kyiv, where Reuters witnesses saw thick smoke rising into the sky.

He called on residents to save electricity as much as possible and avoid using appliances with high energy consumption.

Parts of Zhytomyr region, west of Kyiv, were also without electricity after strikes on an energy facility, governor Vitaliy Bunechko said.

He added there were no casualties.

The regions main city Zhytomyr is without electricity and water with hospitals working on backup power supplies, mayor Sergiy Shukhomlyn said on Facebook.

Power cuts were reported in parts of Dnipro region in central Ukraine following a strike on energy infrastructure that caused fire and serious damage, governor Valentyn Reznichenko said.

There were also interruptions in water supply on the left bank of Dnipro city, he added, while the neighbouring city of Pavlograd is without water after a strike on a critical infrastructure facility, according to its city council. More On This Topic Kyiv residents take cover from kamikaze drones, a week after round of strikes US warns of sanctions over Iran drone ties after Kyiv strikes Elsewhere, a Reuters witness said a Russian missile struck an apartment building in the Ukrainian port city of Mykolaiv.

The missile completely destroyed one wing of the building in the downtown area, leaving a large crater.

At least one person was killed.

Earlier, on the Telegram messaging app, Mr Zelensky wrote: In Mykolaiv, the enemy destroyed a residential building with C-300 missiles. A person died. There was also a strike at the flower market, the chestnut park. I wonder what the Russian terrorists were fighting against at these absolutely peaceful facilities? AFP, REUTERS More On This Topic Ukraine says Russia kidnapped two nuclear plant workers Putin says more 'massive' strikes against Ukraine not necessary 'for now'