Russia hits Ukrainian energy facilities, Kyiv sees 'despicable escalation'

A girl stands next to her house damaged by a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, on the outskirts of Odesa, Ukraine November 28, 2024. REUTERS/Nina Liashonok

KYIV (Reuters) -Russia unleashed on Thursday its second big attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure this month, triggering deep power cuts across the country.

President Vladimir Putin said Moscow had struck in response to Ukraine's strikes on Russian territory with U.S. medium-range ATACMS missiles. He said Russia's future targets could include "decision-making centres" in Kyiv.