Kyiv was rocked by explosions early Tuesday as Russia launched ballistic missiles. The Ukrainian Air Force issued warnings as the capital came under attack. Day 1,426 of the Russia-Ukraine war saw widespread drone attacks targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Russia launched 145 drones, 126 of which were intercepted, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. Five regions experienced power outages amid freezing temperatures. Odesa's energy and gas infrastructure sustained damage, injuring one person. DTEK reported significant damage to its Odesa facility, leaving 30,800 households without power. Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, was also hit by missiles on Monday.

The attacks crippled energy supply, impacting civilians across multiple regions. Ukrainian officials are assessing the full extent of the damage and working to restore power.

These attacks are part of a sustained Russian campaign targeting Ukraine's critical infrastructure. The conflict, ongoing since February 2022, has had a devastating impact on Ukraine and the global community.

Further attacks are anticipated as the conflict intensifies. International observers are closely monitoring the situation.