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Ukraine says Russia's attacks threatening energy security

Flames and smoke rise from a blaze at an electricity facility after a Russian attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, March 22, 2024. [AP Photo]

Russia fired dozens of missiles and 60 drones at Ukraine's energy infrastructure Friday, damaging three power plants and causing massive blackouts, according to Ukrainian authorities.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of targeting two hydropower plants and threatening to cause an environmental disaster not only in Ukraine but also in neighboring Moldova.

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