Moscow Power Station Fire Rages After Ukraine's Biggest Drone Strike
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A massive fire engulfed the Shatura Power Station, a century-old facility in the Moscow region, after a daring Ukrainian drone strike on Sunday. The attack, Kyiv's largest to date, left thousands without heating in the freezing temperatures.The 120-kilometer strike marked a significant escalation in Ukraine's efforts to target Russia's critical infrastructure. Moscow has been relentlessly pounding Ukraine's power and heating systems, while Kyiv has focused on disrupting Russia's oil refineries and pipelines.Vorobyov, the Moscow region governor, confirmed that some drones were destroyed by air defenses, while others hit the power station, sparking a blaze. Emergency efforts are underway to restore heat supply, with mobile heating systems deployed to the area. The town of Shatura, home to 33,000 residents, has been affected by the power outage.Russia's defense ministry reported downing 75 Ukrainian drones, including 36 over the Black Sea, but acknowledged the Shatura attack. The power station, one of Russia's oldest, has been in operation since the Bolshevik revolution and used to run on peat. It now relies on natural gas. The incident highlights the ongoing conflict's impact on both sides, with Ukraine seeking to disrupt Russia's war economy and Russia pushing to maintain control over its infrastructure.
