Ukraine imposes blackouts after Russia strikes power infrastructure

KIEV, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- Ukraine's state-run energy company Ukrenergo on Thursday imposed rolling power outages nationwide after recent Russian missile and drone strikes on energy infrastructure.

Electricity restrictions will be in place from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. in 12 regions, the company said in a statement on Telegram. The measures will affect households, businesses and industrial users.

Parts of the eastern Kharkiv region and the northern Chernihiv region were completely cut off from power as a result of the attacks.

Overnight Wednesday, Russia launched a large-scale strike on Ukraine's critical infrastructure, firing 405 drones and 28 missiles, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. Air defense units intercepted 333 drones and 16 missiles. ■