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US national security adviser condemns missile strikes against Ukraine
From CNN's DJ Judd
US national security adviser Jake Sullivan condemned a series of missile strikes against Ukraine in a statement on Tuesday, writing that the attacks will "only deepen the concerns among the G20 about the destabilizing impact of Putin’s war.”
“It is not lost on us that, as world leaders meet at the G-20 in Bali to discuss the issues of significant importance to the lives and livelihoods of people around the world, Russia again threatens those lives and destroys Ukraine’s critical infrastructure,” Sullivan wrote. “Our thoughts are with the brave Ukrainian people, who continue to demonstrate resilience and courage in their defense of their sovereignty and democracy.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said about 85 strikes have been launched on Ukraine so far. According to a CNN analysis of the strikes, at least a dozen cities and districts were targeted. The wave of strikes appears to be the largest since Oct. 10, when Russia stepped up its campaign to destroy electricity, water and gas infrastructure across Ukraine.
Looking forward, Sullivan pledged the United States allies “will continue to provide Ukraine with what it needs to defend itself, including air defense systems. We will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.”
85 missiles have been fired at Ukraine so far Tuesday, Zelensky says
From CNN's Tim Lister
In a brief video message Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said "85 missiles strikes have been launched on Ukrainian cities, mostly on energy infrastructure."
"We can see what the enemy wants, they will not succeed. We may yet have 20 more strikes, please look after yourselves, stay in shelter for some time," he said. "I know that the strikes have caused power outages in many cities of our country. We are working to restore them. We will withstand."
On Oct. 10, the Ukrainian military reported 84 missile strikes — the highest number in a single day until Tuesday. Those strikes disrupted electricity supply to about one-third of consumers across Ukraine.
Ukrainian internet connectivity down by 1/3 amid Russian missile strikes, cybersecurity firm says
From CNN's Tim Lister
Netblocks, which tracks cybersecurity and connectivity around the world, says that Ukraine "is currently experiencing a major internet disruption."
Netblocks tweeted that "live metrics show national connectivity at 67% of previous levels; the incident comes amid reports of one of the most intense Russian missile attacks to date."
Power supplies have been disrupted in several Ukrainian regions by Tuesday's missile strikes.
About 100 missiles fired at cities across Ukraine, air force says
From CNN's Tim Lister, Julia Kesaieva and Denis Lapin
Russia fired "around 100 missiles" at cities across Ukraine on Tuesday, according to Yurii Ihnat, spokesperson for the Ukrainian Air Force command.
At least a dozen cities and districts were targeted, according to a CNN analysis of the missile strikes. The wave of strikes appears to be the largest since Oct. 10, when Russia stepped up its campaign to destroy electricity, water and gas infrastructure across Ukraine.
Herman Halushchenko, Ukrainian Energy Minister, confirmed that most of the targets Tuesday were energy facilities.
"This attack may have an impact not only on the energy system of Ukraine, but also on the energy systems of some of our neighbors," he said on Facebook.
"The hits are occurring throughout the Ukrainian power system: both at generation facilities and at the power transmission system," Halushchenko said.
"After defeats in the military and international arenas, the enemy makes another attempt of terrorist revenge and tries to inflict maximum damage to our energy system on the eve of winter."
State power supplier Ukrenergo said the Russians were "trying to turn off the lights in the country again. The attack is still ongoing, we cannot yet estimate the full extent of the damage, there are strikes on our infrastructure in all regions of the country, but the most difficult situation is in the northern and central regions."
Ukrenergo confirmed that in the city of Kyiv, special emergency shutdown schedules had been introduced.
The Kyiv city military administration reports that one person was killed in a missile strike that had "hit a residential building in Pecherskyi residential district."
Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that "in one of the hit buildings, rescuers found one body."
Rescue and search operations continue, he said.
At least half of customers have no electricity in Kyiv after Russian strikes force emergency outages
From Julia Kesaieva, Tim Lister and Denis Lapin
Multiple Russian cruise missiles targeted power infrastructure in several Ukrainian regions Tuesday, leaving the supply of electricity in a critical condition, according to senior Ukrainian officials.
Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, said on Telegram that "Russian terrorists have conducted another planned attack on energy infrastructure facilities. The situation is critical."
"Most hits were recorded in the center and north of the country. The situation in the capital is extremely difficult, special emergency shutdown schedules are being introduced," he added.
DTEK — a power supplier in the Kyiv region — said that "due to the missile attacks from the Russian Federation, by the order of NPC Ukrenergo [the state power company], we are forced to start emergency power outages. This is a necessary step to balance the power system and avoid equipment failures."
"Please continue to consume electricity moderately!" DTEK said.
Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko also said that power engineers are beginning emergency power outages in the capital.
He said that at least half of consumers have no electricity.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Twitter that "Russian terrorists have once again shown their so-called willingness to negotiate today. Another massive missile attack during #G20Summit. Residential buildings were hit. They are trying to destroy energy infrastructure."
Two missile hits have been reported by the Khmelnytskyi regional military administration in western Ukraine, where local authorities said there was no electricity supply in part of the region.
Earlier power interruptions were also reported in the northeastern city of Kharkiv.
In central Ukraine, Serhiy Borzov, governor of the Vinnytsia region, said there had been "a hit to the critical infrastructure facility."
Ukraine's foreign minister says missile attacks are Russia's answer on peace talks
From CNN's Tim Lister
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that Tuesday's Russian attacks across shows what Russia thinks about any possible peace negotiations.
"Russian missiles are killing people and ruining infrastructure across Ukraine right now," Kuleba said on Twitter.
Amid reports of Russian missile strikes in multiple locations across Ukraine, Kuleba added: "This is what Russia has to say on the issue of peace talks. Stop proposing Ukraine to accept Russian ultimatums! This terror can only be stopped with the strength of our weapons & principles."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelesnky earlier Tuesday outlined a 10-point peace plan to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine in a video speech to G20 leaders in Bali, Indonesia.
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