Ukraine declares state of emergency as Russian strikes cripple power infrastructure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a nationwide energy emergency after relentless Russian strikes destroyed power and heating infrastructure, leaving millions without electricity amid freezing winter temperatures. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko called it the worst power crisis since the war began, with 80% of residents losing water access and 350,000 homes without electricity. Emergency warming centers have been set up as blackouts persist for days. Moscow justifies attacks as retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy facilities. Analysts warn Russia aims to break civilian morale, destabilize Zelensky’s government and force Western…

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