Vladimir Putin launched blistering missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's energy system overnight as most of Kyiv was plunged into darkness. Russian strikes reportedly targeted at least three hydroelectric power plants and multiple thermal generating stations ahead of temperatures dropping across the country. Critical infrastructure was hit in key areas, with power cuts reported Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava and Sumy. Residents were urged to limit gas use after a nightmare seven-hour