Russia launches large-scale attack against Ukraine, hitting energy infrastructure ( kyivindependent.com )
Russian forces launched a large-scale attack against Ukrainian cities overnight on May 8. Russia launched cruise and ballistic missiles, rockets, and Shahed-type drones throughout the night, Ukraine's Air Force reported.
Multiple explosions were heard in Zaporizhzhia, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Poltava oblasts around 5 a.m. local time, Suspilne reported.
In Poltava Oblast, a Russian drone struck a critical infrastructure facility, causing a fire to break out, regional governor Filip Pronin said on Telegram.
Residents also reported hearing explosions in Kyiv around 5:30 a.m. local time. The Kyiv Oblast Military Administration also reported explosions around Kyiv Oblast, near the capital.
